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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.60, 14,023.74 and 2,775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.60, 14,023.74 and 2,775.20 is: 4,162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.60 : 14,023.74 = 2,775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.60/14,023.74 = 2,775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.60x = 14,023.74 × 2,775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.60x = 38,918,683.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,918,683.25/9,350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,162.16

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