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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.64, 14,004.96 and 2,762.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.64, 14,004.96 and 2,762.32 is: 4,143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.64 : 14,004.96 = 2,762.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.64/14,004.96 = 2,762.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.64x = 14,004.96 × 2,762.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.64x = 38,686,181.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,686,181.11/9,336.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.48

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