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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.24, 14,018.08 and 2,772.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.24, 14,018.08 and 2,772.08 is: 4,156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.24 : 14,018.08 = 2,772.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.24/14,018.08 = 2,772.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.24x = 14,018.08 × 2,772.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.24x = 38,859,239.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,859,239.21/9,348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.85

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