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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.81, 13,924.69 and 2,707.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.81, 13,924.69 and 2,707.45 is: 4,061.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.81 : 13,924.69 = 2,707.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.81/13,924.69 = 2,707.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.81x = 13,924.69 × 2,707.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.81x = 37,700,401.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,700,401.94/9,281.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.75

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