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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.73, 13,918.48 and 2,616.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.73, 13,918.48 and 2,616.73 is: 3,924.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.73 : 13,918.48 = 2,616.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.73/13,918.48 = 2,616.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.73x = 13,918.48 × 2,616.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.73x = 36,420,869.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,420,869.37/9,279.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.78

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