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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.72, 14,018.87 and 2,683.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.72, 14,018.87 and 2,683.70 is: 4,024.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.72 : 14,018.87 = 2,683.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.72/14,018.87 = 2,683.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.72x = 14,018.87 × 2,683.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.72x = 37,622,441.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,622,441.42/9,348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.34

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