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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,308.37, 13,962.72 and 2,734.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,308.37, 13,962.72 and 2,734.74 is: 4,102.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,308.37 : 13,962.72 = 2,734.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,308.37/13,962.72 = 2,734.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,308.37x = 13,962.72 × 2,734.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,308.37x = 38,184,408.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,184,408.89/9,308.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.16

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