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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.59, 14,012.99 and 2,768.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.59, 14,012.99 and 2,768.23 is: 4,151.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.59 : 14,012.99 = 2,768.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.59/14,012.99 = 2,768.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.59x = 14,012.99 × 2,768.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.59x = 38,791,240.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,791,240.56/9,343.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.64

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