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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.72, 13,961.81 and 2,734.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.72, 13,961.81 and 2,734.12 is: 4,101.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.72 : 13,961.81 = 2,734.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.72/13,961.81 = 2,734.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.72x = 13,961.81 × 2,734.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.72x = 38,173,288.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,173,288.24/9,307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,101.25

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