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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.34, 13,953.58 and 2,728.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.34, 13,953.58 and 2,728.63 is: 4,092.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.34 : 13,953.58 = 2,728.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.34/13,953.58 = 2,728.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.34x = 13,953.58 × 2,728.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.34x = 38,074,182.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,074,182.96/9,302.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.97

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