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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.44, 13,929.14 and 2,711.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.44, 13,929.14 and 2,711.64 is: 4,067.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.44 : 13,929.14 = 2,711.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.44/13,929.14 = 2,711.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.44x = 13,929.14 × 2,711.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.44x = 37,770,853.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,770,853.14/9,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,067.75

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