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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.05, 14,019.21 and 2,772.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.05, 14,019.21 and 2,772.09 is: 4,158.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.05 : 14,019.21 = 2,772.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.05/14,019.21 = 2,772.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.05x = 14,019.21 × 2,772.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.05x = 38,862,511.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,862,511.85/9,346.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.18

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