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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.24, 14,016.96 and 2,770.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.24, 14,016.96 and 2,770.87 is: 4,155.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.24 : 14,016.96 = 2,770.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.24/14,016.96 = 2,770.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.24x = 14,016.96 × 2,770.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.24x = 38,839,173.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,839,173.96/9,346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.59

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