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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.40, 13,926.78 and 2,709.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.40, 13,926.78 and 2,709.55 is: 4,065.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.40 : 13,926.78 = 2,709.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.40/13,926.78 = 2,709.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.40x = 13,926.78 × 2,709.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.40x = 37,735,306.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,735,306.75/9,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.25

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