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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.79, 13,948.61 and 2,723.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.79, 13,948.61 and 2,723.42 is: 4,085.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.79 : 13,948.61 = 2,723.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.79/13,948.61 = 2,723.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.79x = 13,948.61 × 2,723.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.79x = 37,987,944.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,987,944.70/9,297.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.70

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