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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.89, 14,021.28 and 2,773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.89, 14,021.28 and 2,773.20 is: 4,160.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.89 : 14,021.28 = 2,773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.89/14,021.28 = 2,773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.89x = 14,021.28 × 2,773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.89x = 38,883,813.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,883,813.70/9,346.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.08

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