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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,334.61, 14,001.93 and 2,761.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,334.61, 14,001.93 and 2,761.29 is: 4,141.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,334.61 : 14,001.93 = 2,761.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,334.61/14,001.93 = 2,761.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,334.61x = 14,001.93 × 2,761.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,334.61x = 38,663,389.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,663,389.29/9,334.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.94

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