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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.40, 13,956.60 and 2,730.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.40, 13,956.60 and 2,730.80 is: 4,096.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.40 : 13,956.60 = 2,730.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.40/13,956.60 = 2,730.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.40x = 13,956.60 × 2,730.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.40x = 38,112,683.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,112,683.28/9,304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,096.20

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