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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.46, 13,919.22 and 2,705.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.46, 13,919.22 and 2,705.68 is: 4,058.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.46 : 13,919.22 = 2,705.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.46/13,919.22 = 2,705.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.46x = 13,919.22 × 2,705.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.46x = 37,660,955.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,660,955.17/9,279.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.53

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