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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.98, 14,015.92 and 2,770.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.98, 14,015.92 and 2,770.68 is: 4,156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.98 : 14,015.92 = 2,770.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.98/14,015.92 = 2,770.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.98x = 14,015.92 × 2,770.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.98x = 38,833,629.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,833,629.23/9,343.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.01

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