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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.64, 14,046.95 and 2,790.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.64, 14,046.95 and 2,790.66 is: 4,185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.64 : 14,046.95 = 2,790.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.64/14,046.95 = 2,790.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.64x = 14,046.95 × 2,790.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.64x = 39,200,261.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,200,261.49/9,364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.99

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