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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.69, 14,022.96 and 2,772.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.69, 14,022.96 and 2,772.91 is: 4,160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.69 : 14,022.96 = 2,772.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.69/14,022.96 = 2,772.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.69x = 14,022.96 × 2,772.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.69x = 38,884,406.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,884,406.01/9,346.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.23

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