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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,306.54, 13,961.88 and 2,732.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,306.54, 13,961.88 and 2,732.76 is: 4,099.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,306.54 : 13,961.88 = 2,732.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,306.54/13,961.88 = 2,732.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,306.54x = 13,961.88 × 2,732.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,306.54x = 38,154,467.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,154,467.19/9,306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.75

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