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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.72, 13,923.05 and 2,708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.72, 13,923.05 and 2,708.40 is: 4,062.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.72 : 13,923.05 = 2,708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.72/13,923.05 = 2,708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.72x = 13,923.05 × 2,708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.72x = 37,709,175.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,709,175.08/9,281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.74

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