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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.48, 14,016.77 and 2,770.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.48, 14,016.77 and 2,770.71 is: 4,156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.48 : 14,016.77 = 2,770.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.48/14,016.77 = 2,770.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.48x = 14,016.77 × 2,770.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.48x = 38,836,390.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,836,390.95/9,344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.08

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