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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,340.72, 14,011.13 and 2,766.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,340.72, 14,011.13 and 2,766.96 is: 4,150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340.72 : 14,011.13 = 2,766.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340.72/14,011.13 = 2,766.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340.72x = 14,011.13 × 2,766.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340.72x = 38,768,227.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,768,227.62/9,340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.45

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