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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.87, 14,019.35 and 2,770.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.87, 14,019.35 and 2,770.88 is: 4,156.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.87 : 14,019.35 = 2,770.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.87/14,019.35 = 2,770.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.87x = 14,019.35 × 2,770.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.87x = 38,845,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,845,994.24/9,344.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.93

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