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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,320.74, 13,982.58 and 2,746.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,320.74, 13,982.58 and 2,746.06 is: 4,119.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,320.74 : 13,982.58 = 2,746.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,320.74/13,982.58 = 2,746.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,320.74x = 13,982.58 × 2,746.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,320.74x = 38,397,003.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,397,003.63/9,320.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.52

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