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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.86, 14,005.29 and 2,763.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.86, 14,005.29 and 2,763.56 is: 4,145.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.86 : 14,005.29 = 2,763.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.86/14,005.29 = 2,763.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.86x = 14,005.29 × 2,763.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.86x = 38,704,504.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,704,504.61/9,336.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.35

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