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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,292.58, 13,938.98 and 2,718.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,292.58, 13,938.98 and 2,718.89 is: 4,078.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,292.58 : 13,938.98 = 2,718.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,292.58/13,938.98 = 2,718.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,292.58x = 13,938.98 × 2,718.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,292.58x = 37,898,470.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,898,470.04/9,292.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.36

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