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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,306.45, 13,959.77 and 2,732.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,306.45, 13,959.77 and 2,732.76 is: 4,099.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,306.45 : 13,959.77 = 2,732.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,306.45/13,959.77 = 2,732.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,306.45x = 13,959.77 × 2,732.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,306.45x = 38,148,687.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,148,687.40/9,306.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.17

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