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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.02, 13,942.62 and 2,721.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.02, 13,942.62 and 2,721.33 is: 4,082.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.02 : 13,942.62 = 2,721.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.02/13,942.62 = 2,721.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.02x = 13,942.62 × 2,721.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.02x = 37,942,470.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,942,470.08/9,295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.02

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