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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.20, 14,015.36 and 2,680.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.20, 14,015.36 and 2,680.48 is: 4,020.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.20 : 14,015.36 = 2,680.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.20/14,015.36 = 2,680.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.20x = 14,015.36 × 2,680.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.20x = 37,567,892.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,567,892.17/9,344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,020.45

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