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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.44, 13,949.43 and 2,725.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.44, 13,949.43 and 2,725.63 is: 4,088.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.44 : 13,949.43 = 2,725.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.44/13,949.43 = 2,725.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.44x = 13,949.43 × 2,725.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.44x = 38,020,984.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,020,984.89/9,299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.52

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