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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.86, 14,017.32 and 2,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.86, 14,017.32 and 2,773.44 is: 4,159.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.86 : 14,017.32 = 2,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.86/14,017.32 = 2,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.86x = 14,017.32 × 2,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.86x = 38,876,195.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,876,195.98/9,346.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.28

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