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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.95, 13,919.97 and 2,706.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.95, 13,919.97 and 2,706.17 is: 4,059.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.95 : 13,919.97 = 2,706.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.95/13,919.97 = 2,706.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.95x = 13,919.97 × 2,706.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.95x = 37,669,805.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,669,805.21/9,279.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.27

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