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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.59, 13,919.40 and 2,705.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.59, 13,919.40 and 2,705.24 is: 4,057.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.59 : 13,919.40 = 2,705.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.59/13,919.40 = 2,705.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.59x = 13,919.40 × 2,705.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.59x = 37,655,248.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,655,248.06/9,280.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.42

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