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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.76, 14,023.92 and 2,685.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.76, 14,023.92 and 2,685.28 is: 4,028.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.76 : 14,023.92 = 2,685.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.76/14,023.92 = 2,685.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.76x = 14,023.92 × 2,685.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.76x = 37,658,151.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,658,151.90/9,348.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.14

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