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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.70, 13,946.33 and 2,721.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.70, 13,946.33 and 2,721.93 is: 4,083.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.70 : 13,946.33 = 2,721.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.70/13,946.33 = 2,721.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.70x = 13,946.33 × 2,721.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.70x = 37,960,934.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,960,934.02/9,296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.27

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