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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.42, 13,906.11 and 2,946.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.42, 13,906.11 and 2,946.84 is: 4,418.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.42 : 13,906.11 = 2,946.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.42/13,906.11 = 2,946.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.42x = 13,906.11 × 2,946.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.42x = 40,979,081.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,979,081.19/9,273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,418.98

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