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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.77, 14,024.79 and 2,686.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.77, 14,024.79 and 2,686.26 is: 4,029.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.77 : 14,024.79 = 2,686.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.77/14,024.79 = 2,686.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.77x = 14,024.79 × 2,686.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.77x = 37,674,232.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,674,232.39/9,349.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.43

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