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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.55, 13,948.66 and 2,725.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.55, 13,948.66 and 2,725.18 is: 4,087.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.55 : 13,948.66 = 2,725.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.55/13,948.66 = 2,725.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.55x = 13,948.66 × 2,725.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.55x = 38,012,609.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,012,609.26/9,299.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.58

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