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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,340.72, 14,009.82 and 2,767.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,340.72, 14,009.82 and 2,767.60 is: 4,151.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340.72 : 14,009.82 = 2,767.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340.72/14,009.82 = 2,767.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340.72x = 14,009.82 × 2,767.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340.72x = 38,773,577.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,773,577.83/9,340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.03

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