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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,339.26, 14,004.78 and 2,765.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,339.26, 14,004.78 and 2,765.96 is: 4,147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,339.26 : 14,004.78 = 2,765.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,339.26/14,004.78 = 2,765.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,339.26x = 14,004.78 × 2,765.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,339.26x = 38,736,661.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,736,661.29/9,339.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.72

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