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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.88, 13,950.84 and 2,725.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.88, 13,950.84 and 2,725.01 is: 4,088.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.88 : 13,950.84 = 2,725.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.88/13,950.84 = 2,725.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.88x = 13,950.84 × 2,725.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.88x = 38,016,108.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,016,108.75/9,298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.25

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