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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.98, 14,015.66 and 2,768.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.98, 14,015.66 and 2,768.28 is: 4,153.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.98 : 14,015.66 = 2,768.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.98/14,015.66 = 2,768.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.98x = 14,015.66 × 2,768.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.98x = 38,799,271.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,799,271.26/9,341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.22

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