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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.31, 14,024.78 and 2,774.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.31, 14,024.78 and 2,774.49 is: 4,162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.31 : 14,024.78 = 2,774.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.31/14,024.78 = 2,774.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.31x = 14,024.78 × 2,774.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.31x = 38,911,555.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,911,555.80/9,348.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.42

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