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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,295.80, 13,945.68 and 2,721.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,295.80, 13,945.68 and 2,721.48 is: 4,082.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,295.80 : 13,945.68 = 2,721.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,295.80/13,945.68 = 2,721.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,295.80x = 13,945.68 × 2,721.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,295.80x = 37,952,889.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,952,889.21/9,295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.80

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