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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.94, 13,916.58 and 2,705.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.94, 13,916.58 and 2,705.18 is: 4,057.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.94 : 13,916.58 = 2,705.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.94/13,916.58 = 2,705.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.94x = 13,916.58 × 2,705.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.94x = 37,646,784.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,646,784.30/9,278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.23

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