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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.20, 13,961.84 and 2,733.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.20, 13,961.84 and 2,733.60 is: 4,099.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.20 : 13,961.84 = 2,733.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.20/13,961.84 = 2,733.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.20x = 13,961.84 × 2,733.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.20x = 38,166,085.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,166,085.82/9,309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.82

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