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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,396.72, 14,094.98 and 2,822.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,396.72, 14,094.98 and 2,822.63 is: 4,233.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,396.72 : 14,094.98 = 2,822.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,396.72/14,094.98 = 2,822.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,396.72x = 14,094.98 × 2,822.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,396.72x = 39,784,913.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,784,913.40/9,396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.91

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