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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.59, 13,920.90 and 2,706.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.59, 13,920.90 and 2,706.24 is: 4,058.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.59 : 13,920.90 = 2,706.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.59/13,920.90 = 2,706.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.59x = 13,920.90 × 2,706.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.59x = 37,673,296.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,673,296.42/9,281.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,058.93

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