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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.30, 13,929.98 and 2,710.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.30, 13,929.98 and 2,710.94 is: 4,066.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.30 : 13,929.98 = 2,710.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.30/13,929.98 = 2,710.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.30x = 13,929.98 × 2,710.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.30x = 37,763,256.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,763,256.78/9,285.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.99

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