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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.40, 13,926 and 2,709.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.40, 13,926 and 2,709.44 is: 4,064.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.40 : 13,926 = 2,709.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.40/13,926 = 2,709.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.40x = 13,926 × 2,709.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.40x = 37,731,661.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,731,661.44/9,283.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,064.42

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