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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.44, 13,947.93 and 2,724.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.44, 13,947.93 and 2,724.63 is: 4,087.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.44 : 13,947.93 = 2,724.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.44/13,947.93 = 2,724.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.44x = 13,947.93 × 2,724.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.44x = 38,002,948.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,002,948.52/9,298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.02

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