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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.94, 14,019.72 and 2,771.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.94, 14,019.72 and 2,771.13 is: 4,157.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.94 : 14,019.72 = 2,771.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.94/14,019.72 = 2,771.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.94x = 14,019.72 × 2,771.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.94x = 38,850,393.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,850,393.77/9,344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.37

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