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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.15, 13,949.57 and 2,725.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.15, 13,949.57 and 2,725.40 is: 4,088.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.15 : 13,949.57 = 2,725.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.15/13,949.57 = 2,725.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.15x = 13,949.57 × 2,725.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.15x = 38,018,105.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,018,105.97/9,299.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.34

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