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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.60, 13,983.64 and 2,749.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.60, 13,983.64 and 2,749.04 is: 4,122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.60 : 13,983.64 = 2,749.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.60/13,983.64 = 2,749.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.60x = 13,983.64 × 2,749.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.60x = 38,441,585.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,441,585.71/9,324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.60

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