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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.87, 14,023.20 and 2,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.87, 14,023.20 and 2,773.28 is: 4,160.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.87 : 14,023.20 = 2,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.87/14,023.20 = 2,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.87x = 14,023.20 × 2,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.87x = 38,890,260.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,890,260.10/9,347.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.33

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