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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.40, 13,921.53 and 2,705.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.40, 13,921.53 and 2,705.44 is: 4,058.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.40 : 13,921.53 = 2,705.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.40/13,921.53 = 2,705.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.40x = 13,921.53 × 2,705.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.40x = 37,663,864.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,663,864.12/9,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.87

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