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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.98, 14,020.52 and 2,773.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.98, 14,020.52 and 2,773.23 is: 4,159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.98 : 14,020.52 = 2,773.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.98/14,020.52 = 2,773.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.98x = 14,020.52 × 2,773.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.98x = 38,882,126.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,882,126.68/9,346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.86

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