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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.97, 14,020.51 and 2,773.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.97, 14,020.51 and 2,773.21 is: 4,159.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.97 : 14,020.51 = 2,773.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.97/14,020.51 = 2,773.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.97x = 14,020.51 × 2,773.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.97x = 38,881,818.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,881,818.54/9,346.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.83

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