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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,303.59, 13,957.52 and 2,730.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,303.59, 13,957.52 and 2,730.31 is: 4,096.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,303.59 : 13,957.52 = 2,730.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,303.59/13,957.52 = 2,730.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,303.59x = 13,957.52 × 2,730.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,303.59x = 38,108,307.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,108,307.89/9,303.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,096.09

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