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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.96, 13,921.48 and 2,707.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.96, 13,921.48 and 2,707.18 is: 4,060.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.96 : 13,921.48 = 2,707.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.96/13,921.48 = 2,707.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.96x = 13,921.48 × 2,707.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.96x = 37,687,952.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,687,952.23/9,280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.78

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