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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296, 13,945.30 and 2,722.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296, 13,945.30 and 2,722.66 is: 4,084.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296 : 13,945.30 = 2,722.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296/13,945.30 = 2,722.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296x = 13,945.30 × 2,722.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296x = 37,968,310.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,968,310.50/9,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.37

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