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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,308.31, 13,960.40 and 2,732.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,308.31, 13,960.40 and 2,732.73 is: 4,098.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,308.31 : 13,960.40 = 2,732.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,308.31/13,960.40 = 2,732.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,308.31x = 13,960.40 × 2,732.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,308.31x = 38,149,990.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,149,990.23/9,308.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.49

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