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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,293.49, 13,941.54 and 2,720.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,293.49, 13,941.54 and 2,720.16 is: 4,080.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,293.49 : 13,941.54 = 2,720.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,293.49/13,941.54 = 2,720.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,293.49x = 13,941.54 × 2,720.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,293.49x = 37,923,219.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,923,219.45/9,293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,080.62

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