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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.34, 13,948.83 and 2,725.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.34, 13,948.83 and 2,725.38 is: 4,088.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.34 : 13,948.83 = 2,725.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.34/13,948.83 = 2,725.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.34x = 13,948.83 × 2,725.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.34x = 38,015,862.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,015,862.31/9,299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.02

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