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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.56, 13,958.24 and 2,729.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.56, 13,958.24 and 2,729.97 is: 4,095.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.56 : 13,958.24 = 2,729.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.56/13,958.24 = 2,729.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.56x = 13,958.24 × 2,729.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.56x = 38,105,562.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,105,562.80/9,304.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.36

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