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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.71, 14,012.88 and 2,768.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.71, 14,012.88 and 2,768.59 is: 4,151.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.71 : 14,012.88 = 2,768.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.71/14,012.88 = 2,768.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.71x = 14,012.88 × 2,768.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.71x = 38,795,919.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,795,919.44/9,344.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.65

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