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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.20, 13,948.38 and 2,724.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.20, 13,948.38 and 2,724.24 is: 4,086.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.20 : 13,948.38 = 2,724.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.20/13,948.38 = 2,724.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.20x = 13,948.38 × 2,724.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.20x = 37,998,734.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,998,734.73/9,298.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.68

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