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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.47, 13,942.19 and 2,721.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.47, 13,942.19 and 2,721.72 is: 4,082.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.47 : 13,942.19 = 2,721.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.47/13,942.19 = 2,721.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.47x = 13,942.19 × 2,721.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.47x = 37,946,723.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,946,723.76/9,295.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.28

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