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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,303.26, 13,954.68 and 2,729.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,303.26, 13,954.68 and 2,729.50 is: 4,094.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,303.26 : 13,954.68 = 2,729.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,303.26/13,954.68 = 2,729.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,303.26x = 13,954.68 × 2,729.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,303.26x = 38,089,264.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,089,264.17/9,303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.19

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