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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.81, 13,964.43 and 2,736.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.81, 13,964.43 and 2,736.12 is: 4,104.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.81 : 13,964.43 = 2,736.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.81/13,964.43 = 2,736.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.81x = 13,964.43 × 2,736.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.81x = 38,208,356.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,208,356.21/9,309.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.10

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