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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.18, 13,963.86 and 2,735.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.18, 13,963.86 and 2,735.48 is: 4,103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.18 : 13,963.86 = 2,735.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.18/13,963.86 = 2,735.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.18x = 13,963.86 × 2,735.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.18x = 38,197,789.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,197,789.93/9,309.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,103.24

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