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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.53, 13,953.61 and 2,728.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.53, 13,953.61 and 2,728.57 is: 4,092.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.53 : 13,953.61 = 2,728.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.53/13,953.61 = 2,728.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.53x = 13,953.61 × 2,728.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.53x = 38,073,359.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,073,359.93/9,302.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.80

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