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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.96, 13,921.46 and 2,706.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.96, 13,921.46 and 2,706.61 is: 4,059.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.96 : 13,921.46 = 2,706.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.96/13,921.46 = 2,706.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.96x = 13,921.46 × 2,706.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.96x = 37,679,962.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,679,962.85/9,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.48

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