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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,279.99, 13,916.91 and 2,706.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,279.99, 13,916.91 and 2,706.42 is: 4,058.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,279.99 : 13,916.91 = 2,706.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,279.99/13,916.91 = 2,706.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,279.99x = 13,916.91 × 2,706.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,279.99x = 37,665,003.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,665,003.56/9,279.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.73

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