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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.48, 13,923.96 and 2,708.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.48, 13,923.96 and 2,708.90 is: 4,062.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.48 : 13,923.96 = 2,708.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.48/13,923.96 = 2,708.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.48x = 13,923.96 × 2,708.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.48x = 37,718,615.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,718,615.24/9,284.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.54

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