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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.22, 13,947.80 and 2,725.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.22, 13,947.80 and 2,725.48 is: 4,087.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.22 : 13,947.80 = 2,725.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.22/13,947.80 = 2,725.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.22x = 13,947.80 × 2,725.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.22x = 38,014,449.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,014,449.94/9,299.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.92

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