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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.36, 14,023.35 and 2,684.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.36, 14,023.35 and 2,684.89 is: 4,027.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.36 : 14,023.35 = 2,684.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.36/14,023.35 = 2,684.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.36x = 14,023.35 × 2,684.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.36x = 37,651,138.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,651,138.76/9,348.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.57

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