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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.60, 14,046.78 and 2,701.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.60, 14,046.78 and 2,701.30 is: 4,051.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.60 : 14,046.78 = 2,701.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.60/14,046.78 = 2,701.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.60x = 14,046.78 × 2,701.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.60x = 37,944,566.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,944,566.81/9,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,051.92

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