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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.89, 14,019.93 and 2,772.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.89, 14,019.93 and 2,772.93 is: 4,159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.89 : 14,019.93 = 2,772.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.89/14,019.93 = 2,772.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.89x = 14,019.93 × 2,772.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.89x = 38,876,284.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,876,284.49/9,346.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.27

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