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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.62, 14,022.83 and 2,773.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.62, 14,022.83 and 2,773.03 is: 4,159.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.62 : 14,022.83 = 2,773.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.62/14,022.83 = 2,773.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.62x = 14,022.83 × 2,773.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.62x = 38,885,728.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,885,728.27/9,347.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.96

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