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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.21, 13,921.81 and 2,706.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.21, 13,921.81 and 2,706.85 is: 4,059.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.21 : 13,921.81 = 2,706.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.21/13,921.81 = 2,706.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.21x = 13,921.81 × 2,706.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.21x = 37,684,251.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,684,251.40/9,282.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.84

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