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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,306.29, 13,957.28 and 2,730.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,306.29, 13,957.28 and 2,730.71 is: 4,095.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,306.29 : 13,957.28 = 2,730.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,306.29/13,957.28 = 2,730.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,306.29x = 13,957.28 × 2,730.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,306.29x = 38,113,270.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,113,270.42/9,306.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.43

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