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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.49, 13,921.55 and 2,705.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.49, 13,921.55 and 2,705.74 is: 4,059.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.49 : 13,921.55 = 2,705.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.49/13,921.55 = 2,705.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.49x = 13,921.55 × 2,705.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.49x = 37,668,094.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,668,094.70/9,279.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.29

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