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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.58, 13,924.17 and 2,707.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.58, 13,924.17 and 2,707.80 is: 4,062.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.58 : 13,924.17 = 2,707.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.58/13,924.17 = 2,707.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.58x = 13,924.17 × 2,707.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.58x = 37,703,867.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,703,867.53/9,281.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.23

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