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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.32, 13,957.28 and 2,640.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.32, 13,957.28 and 2,640.84 is: 3,961.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.32 : 13,957.28 = 2,640.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.32/13,957.28 = 2,640.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.32x = 13,957.28 × 2,640.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.32x = 36,858,943.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,858,943.32/9,304.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.49

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