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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,340.86, 14,011.33 and 2,767.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,340.86, 14,011.33 and 2,767.17 is: 4,150.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340.86 : 14,011.33 = 2,767.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340.86/14,011.33 = 2,767.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340.86x = 14,011.33 × 2,767.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340.86x = 38,771,732.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,771,732.04/9,340.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.77

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