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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.51, 13,960.20 and 2,731.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.51, 13,960.20 and 2,731.10 is: 4,097.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.51 : 13,960.20 = 2,731.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.51/13,960.20 = 2,731.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.51x = 13,960.20 × 2,731.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.51x = 38,126,702.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,126,702.22/9,305.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.22

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