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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.24, 14,012.08 and 2,768.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.24, 14,012.08 and 2,768.08 is: 4,150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.24 : 14,012.08 = 2,768.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.24/14,012.08 = 2,768.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.24x = 14,012.08 × 2,768.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.24x = 38,786,558.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,786,558.41/9,344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.85

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