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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,306.82, 13,960.65 and 2,982.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,306.82, 13,960.65 and 2,982.34 is: 4,473.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,306.82 : 13,960.65 = 2,982.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,306.82/13,960.65 = 2,982.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,306.82x = 13,960.65 × 2,982.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,306.82x = 41,635,404.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,635,404.92/9,306.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.64

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