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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.64, 14,012.80 and 2,768.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.64, 14,012.80 and 2,768.64 is: 4,151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.64 : 14,012.80 = 2,768.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.64/14,012.80 = 2,768.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.64x = 14,012.80 × 2,768.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.64x = 38,796,398.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,796,398.59/9,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.73

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