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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.34, 13,951.32 and 2,725.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.34, 13,951.32 and 2,725.59 is: 4,089.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.34 : 13,951.32 = 2,725.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.34/13,951.32 = 2,725.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.34x = 13,951.32 × 2,725.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.34x = 38,025,578.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,025,578.28/9,299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.06

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