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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.26, 14,001.78 and 2,763.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.26, 14,001.78 and 2,763.96 is: 4,144.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.26 : 14,001.78 = 2,763.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.26/14,001.78 = 2,763.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.26x = 14,001.78 × 2,763.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.26x = 38,700,359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,700,359.85/9,337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.72

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