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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.44, 14,018.67 and 2,772.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.44, 14,018.67 and 2,772.86 is: 4,158.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.44 : 14,018.67 = 2,772.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.44/14,018.67 = 2,772.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.44x = 14,018.67 × 2,772.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.44x = 38,871,739.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,871,739.20/9,348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.10

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