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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.30, 13,916.09 and 2,702.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.30, 13,916.09 and 2,702.72 is: 4,053.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.30 : 13,916.09 = 2,702.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.30/13,916.09 = 2,702.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.30x = 13,916.09 × 2,702.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.30x = 37,611,231.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,611,231.94/9,278.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.68

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