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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.84, 13,945.74 and 2,724.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.84, 13,945.74 and 2,724.10 is: 4,085.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.84 : 13,945.74 = 2,724.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.84/13,945.74 = 2,724.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.84x = 13,945.74 × 2,724.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.84x = 37,989,590.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,989,590.33/9,297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.85

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