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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.47, 13,946.68 and 2,724.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.47, 13,946.68 and 2,724.72 is: 4,086.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.47 : 13,946.68 = 2,724.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.47/13,946.68 = 2,724.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.47x = 13,946.68 × 2,724.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.47x = 38,000,797.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,000,797.93/9,298.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.78

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