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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,306.89, 13,960.22 and 2,732.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,306.89, 13,960.22 and 2,732.84 is: 4,099.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,306.89 : 13,960.22 = 2,732.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,306.89/13,960.22 = 2,732.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,306.89x = 13,960.22 × 2,732.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,306.89x = 38,151,047.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,151,047.62/9,306.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.23

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