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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.38, 13,958.22 and 2,731.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.38, 13,958.22 and 2,731.73 is: 4,097.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.38 : 13,958.22 = 2,731.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.38/13,958.22 = 2,731.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.38x = 13,958.22 × 2,731.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.38x = 38,130,028.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,130,028.77/9,305.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.63

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