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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.18, 13,940.72 and 2,721.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.18, 13,940.72 and 2,721.88 is: 4,082.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.18 : 13,940.72 = 2,721.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.18/13,940.72 = 2,721.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.18x = 13,940.72 × 2,721.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.18x = 37,944,897.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,944,897.46/9,295.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.21

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