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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.40, 14,082.64 and 2,814.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.40, 14,082.64 and 2,814.72 is: 4,221.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.40 : 14,082.64 = 2,814.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.40/14,082.64 = 2,814.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.40x = 14,082.64 × 2,814.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.40x = 39,638,688.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,638,688.46/9,390.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.19

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