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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.40, 13,960.97 and 2,733.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.40, 13,960.97 and 2,733.35 is: 4,099.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.40 : 13,960.97 = 2,733.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.40/13,960.97 = 2,733.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.40x = 13,960.97 × 2,733.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.40x = 38,160,133.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,160,133.88/9,307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.98

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