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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,293, 13,940.80 and 2,719.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,293, 13,940.80 and 2,719.66 is: 4,079.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,293 : 13,940.80 = 2,719.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,293/13,940.80 = 2,719.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,293x = 13,940.80 × 2,719.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,293x = 37,914,236.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,914,236.13/9,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.87

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