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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,306.80, 13,960.42 and 2,732.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,306.80, 13,960.42 and 2,732.97 is: 4,099.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,306.80 : 13,960.42 = 2,732.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,306.80/13,960.42 = 2,732.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,306.80x = 13,960.42 × 2,732.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,306.80x = 38,153,402.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,153,402.21/9,306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.52

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