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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.49, 13,942.69 and 2,723.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.49, 13,942.69 and 2,723.19 is: 4,084.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.49 : 13,942.69 = 2,723.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.49/13,942.69 = 2,723.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.49x = 13,942.69 × 2,723.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.49x = 37,968,587.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,968,587.17/9,296.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.19

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