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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.79, 14,049.86 and 2,346.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.79, 14,049.86 and 2,346.87 is: 3,520.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.79 : 14,049.86 = 2,346.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.79/14,049.86 = 2,346.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.79x = 14,049.86 × 2,346.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.79x = 32,973,118.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,973,118.82/9,366.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.21

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