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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.56, 13,951.74 and 2,725.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.56, 13,951.74 and 2,725.96 is: 4,089.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.56 : 13,951.74 = 2,725.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.56/13,951.74 = 2,725.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.56x = 13,951.74 × 2,725.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.56x = 38,031,885.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,031,885.17/9,299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.64

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