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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.16, 14,022.78 and 2,774.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.16, 14,022.78 and 2,774.58 is: 4,161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.16 : 14,022.78 = 2,774.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.16/14,022.78 = 2,774.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.16x = 14,022.78 × 2,774.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.16x = 38,907,324.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,907,324.93/9,350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.14

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