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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.33, 13,927.99 and 2,712.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.33, 13,927.99 and 2,712.05 is: 4,068.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.33 : 13,927.99 = 2,712.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.33/13,927.99 = 2,712.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.33x = 13,927.99 × 2,712.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.33x = 37,773,405.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,773,405.28/9,285.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.07

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