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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.62, 14,021.33 and 2,772.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.62, 14,021.33 and 2,772.03 is: 4,158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.62 : 14,021.33 = 2,772.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.62/14,021.33 = 2,772.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.62x = 14,021.33 × 2,772.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.62x = 38,867,533.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,867,533.54/9,346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.46

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