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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.83, 13,947.39 and 2,723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.83, 13,947.39 and 2,723.52 is: 4,085.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.83 : 13,947.39 = 2,723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.83/13,947.39 = 2,723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.83x = 13,947.39 × 2,723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.83x = 37,986,047.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,986,047.92/9,296.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.92

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