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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.08, 13,950.42 and 2,725.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.08, 13,950.42 and 2,725.36 is: 4,088.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.08 : 13,950.42 = 2,725.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.08/13,950.42 = 2,725.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.08x = 13,950.42 × 2,725.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.08x = 38,019,916.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,019,916.65/9,299.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.57

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