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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.59, 14,017.73 and 2,771.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.59, 14,017.73 and 2,771.19 is: 4,156.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.59 : 14,017.73 = 2,771.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.59/14,017.73 = 2,771.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.59x = 14,017.73 × 2,771.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.59x = 38,845,793.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,845,793.20/9,346.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.15

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