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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.81, 14,014.82 and 2,769.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.81, 14,014.82 and 2,769.46 is: 4,153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.81 : 14,014.82 = 2,769.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.81/14,014.82 = 2,769.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.81x = 14,014.82 × 2,769.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.81x = 38,813,434.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,813,434.51/9,344.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.48

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