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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.76, 14,003.15 and 2,763.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.76, 14,003.15 and 2,763.99 is: 4,144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.76 : 14,003.15 = 2,763.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.76/14,003.15 = 2,763.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.76x = 14,003.15 × 2,763.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.76x = 38,704,552.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,704,552.75/9,338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.51

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