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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,306.56, 13,959.91 and 2,732.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,306.56, 13,959.91 and 2,732.85 is: 4,099.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,306.56 : 13,959.91 = 2,732.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,306.56/13,959.91 = 2,732.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,306.56x = 13,959.91 × 2,732.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,306.56x = 38,150,343.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,150,343.46/9,306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.29

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