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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.84, 13,946.83 and 2,724.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.84, 13,946.83 and 2,724.13 is: 4,086.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.84 : 13,946.83 = 2,724.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.84/13,946.83 = 2,724.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.84x = 13,946.83 × 2,724.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.84x = 37,993,003.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,993,003.95/9,297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.22

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