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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.56, 13,947.12 and 2,724.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.56, 13,947.12 and 2,724.60 is: 4,086.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.56 : 13,947.12 = 2,724.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.56/13,947.12 = 2,724.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.56x = 13,947.12 × 2,724.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.56x = 38,000,323.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,000,323.15/9,298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.69

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