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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,291.58, 13,937.54 and 2,717.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,291.58, 13,937.54 and 2,717.75 is: 4,076.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,291.58 : 13,937.54 = 2,717.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,291.58/13,937.54 = 2,717.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,291.58x = 13,937.54 × 2,717.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,291.58x = 37,878,770.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,878,770.59/9,291.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.68

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