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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.24, 14,018.46 and 2,771.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.24, 14,018.46 and 2,771.88 is: 4,157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.24 : 14,018.46 = 2,771.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.24/14,018.46 = 2,771.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.24x = 14,018.46 × 2,771.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.24x = 38,857,488.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,857,488.90/9,347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.11

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