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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.25, 13,944.85 and 2,721.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.25, 13,944.85 and 2,721.65 is: 4,083.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.25 : 13,944.85 = 2,721.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.25/13,944.85 = 2,721.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.25x = 13,944.85 × 2,721.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.25x = 37,952,924.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,952,924.47/9,295.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.05

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