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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.17, 13,918.91 and 2,704.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.17, 13,918.91 and 2,704.59 is: 4,056.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.17 : 13,918.91 = 2,704.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.17/13,918.91 = 2,704.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.17x = 13,918.91 × 2,704.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.17x = 37,644,931.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,644,931.27/9,280.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.49

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