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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.96, 13,922.98 and 2,708.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.96, 13,922.98 and 2,708.18 is: 4,062.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.96 : 13,922.98 = 2,708.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.96/13,922.98 = 2,708.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.96x = 13,922.98 × 2,708.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.96x = 37,705,935.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,705,935.98/9,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.28

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