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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.89, 14,018.73 and 2,770.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.89, 14,018.73 and 2,770.26 is: 4,155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.89 : 14,018.73 = 2,770.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.89/14,018.73 = 2,770.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.89x = 14,018.73 × 2,770.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.89x = 38,835,526.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,835,526.97/9,344.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.80

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