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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,288.96, 13,935.60 and 2,715.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,288.96, 13,935.60 and 2,715.24 is: 4,073.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,288.96 : 13,935.60 = 2,715.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,288.96/13,935.60 = 2,715.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,288.96x = 13,935.60 × 2,715.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,288.96x = 37,838,498.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,838,498.54/9,288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.49

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