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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.12, 13,947.72 and 2,723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.12, 13,947.72 and 2,723.52 is: 4,085.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.12 : 13,947.72 = 2,723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.12/13,947.72 = 2,723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.12x = 13,947.72 × 2,723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.12x = 37,986,894.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,986,894.37/9,297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.88

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