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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.16, 14,016.83 and 2,770.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.16, 14,016.83 and 2,770.81 is: 4,155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.16 : 14,016.83 = 2,770.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.16/14,016.83 = 2,770.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.16x = 14,016.83 × 2,770.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.16x = 38,837,972.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,837,972.73/9,346.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.50

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