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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.44, 14,021.97 and 2,772.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.44, 14,021.97 and 2,772.63 is: 4,159.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.44 : 14,021.97 = 2,772.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.44/14,021.97 = 2,772.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.44x = 14,021.97 × 2,772.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.44x = 38,877,734.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,877,734.68/9,346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.63

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