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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,321.24, 13,979.88 and 2,745.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,321.24, 13,979.88 and 2,745.60 is: 4,117.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,321.24 : 13,979.88 = 2,745.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,321.24/13,979.88 = 2,745.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,321.24x = 13,979.88 × 2,745.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,321.24x = 38,383,158.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,383,158.53/9,321.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.82

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