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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.04, 13,960.86 and 2,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.04, 13,960.86 and 2,734 is: 4,100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.04 : 13,960.86 = 2,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.04/13,960.86 = 2,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.04x = 13,960.86 × 2,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.04x = 38,168,991.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,168,991.24/9,309.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.21

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