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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.46, 13,917.72 and 2,704.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.46, 13,917.72 and 2,704.68 is: 4,057.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.46 : 13,917.72 = 2,704.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.46/13,917.72 = 2,704.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.46x = 13,917.72 × 2,704.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.46x = 37,642,978.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,642,978.93/9,278.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.03

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