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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.49, 14,011.38 and 2,764.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.49, 14,011.38 and 2,764.73 is: 4,148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.49 : 14,011.38 = 2,764.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.49/14,011.38 = 2,764.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.49x = 14,011.38 × 2,764.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.49x = 38,737,717.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,737,717.66/9,338.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,148.18

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