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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,312, 13,965.12 and 2,736.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,312, 13,965.12 and 2,736.96 is: 4,104.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,312 : 13,965.12 = 2,736.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,312/13,965.12 = 2,736.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,312x = 13,965.12 × 2,736.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,312x = 38,221,974.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,221,974.84/9,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.59

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