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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.48, 13,926.96 and 2,710.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.48, 13,926.96 and 2,710.90 is: 4,065.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.48 : 13,926.96 = 2,710.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.48/13,926.96 = 2,710.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.48x = 13,926.96 × 2,710.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.48x = 37,754,595.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,754,595.86/9,286.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.54

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