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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,303.28, 13,954.73 and 2,729.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,303.28, 13,954.73 and 2,729.32 is: 4,093.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,303.28 : 13,954.73 = 2,729.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,303.28/13,954.73 = 2,729.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,303.28x = 13,954.73 × 2,729.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,303.28x = 38,086,875.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,086,875.15/9,303.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,093.92

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