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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,289.82, 13,935.97 and 2,715.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,289.82, 13,935.97 and 2,715.91 is: 4,074.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,289.82 : 13,935.97 = 2,715.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,289.82/13,935.97 = 2,715.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,289.82x = 13,935.97 × 2,715.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,289.82x = 37,848,894.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,848,894.87/9,289.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.23

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