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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,310.55, 13,965.82 and 2,736.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,310.55, 13,965.82 and 2,736.79 is: 4,105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,310.55 : 13,965.82 = 2,736.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,310.55/13,965.82 = 2,736.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,310.55x = 13,965.82 × 2,736.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,310.55x = 38,221,474.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,221,474.76/9,310.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.18

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