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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,302.79, 13,954.30 and 2,729.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,302.79, 13,954.30 and 2,729.11 is: 4,093.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,302.79 : 13,954.30 = 2,729.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,302.79/13,954.30 = 2,729.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,302.79x = 13,954.30 × 2,729.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,302.79x = 38,082,819.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,082,819.67/9,302.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.70

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