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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.24, 14,019.96 and 2,772.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.24, 14,019.96 and 2,772.87 is: 4,158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.24 : 14,019.96 = 2,772.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.24/14,019.96 = 2,772.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.24x = 14,019.96 × 2,772.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.24x = 38,875,526.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,875,526.49/9,348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.59

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