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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.30, 13,929.51 and 2,717.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.30, 13,929.51 and 2,717.06 is: 4,075.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.30 : 13,929.51 = 2,717.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.30/13,929.51 = 2,717.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.30x = 13,929.51 × 2,717.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.30x = 37,847,314.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,847,314.44/9,286.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.61

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