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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.28, 13,962.87 and 2,732.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.28, 13,962.87 and 2,732.93 is: 4,099.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.28 : 13,962.87 = 2,732.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.28/13,962.87 = 2,732.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.28x = 13,962.87 × 2,732.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.28x = 38,159,546.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,159,546.31/9,307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.97

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