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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.84, 13,958.78 and 2,731.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.84, 13,958.78 and 2,731.24 is: 4,097.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.84 : 13,958.78 = 2,731.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.84/13,958.78 = 2,731.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.84x = 13,958.78 × 2,731.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.84x = 38,124,778.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,124,778.29/9,304.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.31

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