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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.38, 13,953.29 and 2,730.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.38, 13,953.29 and 2,730.71 is: 4,094.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.38 : 13,953.29 = 2,730.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.38/13,953.29 = 2,730.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.38x = 13,953.29 × 2,730.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.38x = 38,102,417.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,102,417.45/9,305.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.66

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