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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,348.93, 14,023.26 and 2,779.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,348.93, 14,023.26 and 2,779.56 is: 4,169.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,348.93 : 14,023.26 = 2,779.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,348.93/14,023.26 = 2,779.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,348.93x = 14,023.26 × 2,779.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,348.93x = 38,978,492.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,978,492.57/9,348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,169.30

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