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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.55, 13,920.96 and 2,705.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.55, 13,920.96 and 2,705.97 is: 4,058.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.55 : 13,920.96 = 2,705.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.55/13,920.96 = 2,705.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.55x = 13,920.96 × 2,705.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.55x = 37,669,700.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,669,700.13/9,281.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.56

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