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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.26, 13,981.57 and 2,749.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.26, 13,981.57 and 2,749.60 is: 4,122.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.26 : 13,981.57 = 2,749.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.26/13,981.57 = 2,749.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.26x = 13,981.57 × 2,749.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.26x = 38,443,724.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,443,724.87/9,324.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.98

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