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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.13, 13,942.70 and 2,721.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.13, 13,942.70 and 2,721.38 is: 4,082.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.13 : 13,942.70 = 2,721.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.13/13,942.70 = 2,721.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.13x = 13,942.70 × 2,721.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.13x = 37,943,301.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,943,301.61/9,295.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.06

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