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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.71, 14,015.88 and 2,770.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.71, 14,015.88 and 2,770.59 is: 4,154.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.71 : 14,015.88 = 2,770.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.71/14,015.88 = 2,770.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.71x = 14,015.88 × 2,770.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.71x = 38,832,256.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,832,256.97/9,346.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,154.64

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