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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.68, 14,020.05 and 2,772.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.68, 14,020.05 and 2,772.92 is: 4,159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.68 : 14,020.05 = 2,772.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.68/14,020.05 = 2,772.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.68x = 14,020.05 × 2,772.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.68x = 38,876,406.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,876,406.95/9,346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.38

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