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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.40, 13,951.14 and 2,725.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.40, 13,951.14 and 2,725.62 is: 4,089.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.40 : 13,951.14 = 2,725.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.40/13,951.14 = 2,725.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.40x = 13,951.14 × 2,725.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.40x = 38,025,506.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,025,506.21/9,299.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.03

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