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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.46, 14,002.79 and 2,763.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.46, 14,002.79 and 2,763.69 is: 4,144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.46 : 14,002.79 = 2,763.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.46/14,002.79 = 2,763.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.46x = 14,002.79 × 2,763.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.46x = 38,699,356.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,699,356.88/9,338.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.08

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