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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.94, 13,962.17 and 2,734.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.94, 13,962.17 and 2,734.56 is: 4,101.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.94 : 13,962.17 = 2,734.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.94/13,962.17 = 2,734.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.94x = 13,962.17 × 2,734.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.94x = 38,180,398.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,180,398.43/9,309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,101.04

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