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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.79, 13,951.61 and 2,725.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.79, 13,951.61 and 2,725.42 is: 4,088.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.79 : 13,951.61 = 2,725.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.79/13,951.61 = 2,725.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.79x = 13,951.61 × 2,725.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.79x = 38,023,996.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,023,996.93/9,299.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,088.69

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