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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.72, 14,012.63 and 2,767.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.72, 14,012.63 and 2,767.96 is: 4,151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.72 : 14,012.63 = 2,767.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.72/14,012.63 = 2,767.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.72x = 14,012.63 × 2,767.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.72x = 38,786,399.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,786,399.33/9,341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.95

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