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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.37, 13,927.16 and 2,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.37, 13,927.16 and 2,710 is: 4,065.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.37 : 13,927.16 = 2,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.37/13,927.16 = 2,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.37x = 13,927.16 × 2,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.37x = 37,742,603.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,742,603.60/9,284.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.18

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