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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,334.62, 14,003.96 and 2,761.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,334.62, 14,003.96 and 2,761.34 is: 4,142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,334.62 : 14,003.96 = 2,761.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,334.62/14,003.96 = 2,761.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,334.62x = 14,003.96 × 2,761.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,334.62x = 38,669,611.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,669,611.08/9,334.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.60

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