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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.40, 13,925.28 and 2,708.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.40, 13,925.28 and 2,708.55 is: 4,063.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.40 : 13,925.28 = 2,708.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.40/13,925.28 = 2,708.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.40x = 13,925.28 × 2,708.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.40x = 37,717,327.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,717,327.30/9,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.76

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