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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,303.57, 13,955.47 and 2,729.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,303.57, 13,955.47 and 2,729.89 is: 4,094.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,303.57 : 13,955.47 = 2,729.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,303.57/13,955.47 = 2,729.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,303.57x = 13,955.47 × 2,729.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,303.57x = 38,096,898.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,096,898.00/9,303.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.87

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