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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,312.39, 13,968.57 and 2,738.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,312.39, 13,968.57 and 2,738.58 is: 4,107.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,312.39 : 13,968.57 = 2,738.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,312.39/13,968.57 = 2,738.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,312.39x = 13,968.57 × 2,738.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,312.39x = 38,254,046.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,254,046.43/9,312.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,107.87

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