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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.77, 14,020.76 and 2,773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.77, 14,020.76 and 2,773.44 is: 4,159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.77 : 14,020.76 = 2,773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.77/14,020.76 = 2,773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.77x = 14,020.76 × 2,773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.77x = 38,885,743.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,885,743.55/9,348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.45

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