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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,294.72, 13,941.06 and 2,720.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,294.72, 13,941.06 and 2,720.97 is: 4,081.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,294.72 : 13,941.06 = 2,720.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,294.72/13,941.06 = 2,720.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,294.72x = 13,941.06 × 2,720.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,294.72x = 37,933,206.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,933,206.03/9,294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,081.16

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