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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.15, 13,944.89 and 2,721.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.15, 13,944.89 and 2,721.46 is: 4,082.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.15 : 13,944.89 = 2,721.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.15/13,944.89 = 2,721.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.15x = 13,944.89 × 2,721.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.15x = 37,950,460.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,950,460.34/9,295.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.82

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