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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.79, 13,950.11 and 2,724.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.79, 13,950.11 and 2,724.42 is: 4,087.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.79 : 13,950.11 = 2,724.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.79/13,950.11 = 2,724.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.79x = 13,950.11 × 2,724.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.79x = 38,005,958.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,005,958.69/9,298.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.19

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