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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.48, 13,920.98 and 2,706.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.48, 13,920.98 and 2,706.90 is: 4,059.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.48 : 13,920.98 = 2,706.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.48/13,920.98 = 2,706.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.48x = 13,920.98 × 2,706.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.48x = 37,682,687.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,682,687.23/9,282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.55

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