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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.90, 13,923.04 and 2,708.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.90, 13,923.04 and 2,708.48 is: 4,062.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.90 : 13,923.04 = 2,708.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.90/13,923.04 = 2,708.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.90x = 13,923.04 × 2,708.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.90x = 37,710,275.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,710,275.38/9,281.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.78

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