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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,342.52, 14,013.66 and 2,768.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,342.52, 14,013.66 and 2,768.68 is: 4,152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,342.52 : 14,013.66 = 2,768.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,342.52/14,013.66 = 2,768.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,342.52x = 14,013.66 × 2,768.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,342.52x = 38,799,340.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,799,340.17/9,342.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.98

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