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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,311.43, 13,967.24 and 2,737.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,311.43, 13,967.24 and 2,737.73 is: 4,106.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,311.43 : 13,967.24 = 2,737.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,311.43/13,967.24 = 2,737.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,311.43x = 13,967.24 × 2,737.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,311.43x = 38,238,448.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,238,448.44/9,311.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.61

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