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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,334.78, 14,002.08 and 2,761.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,334.78, 14,002.08 and 2,761.09 is: 4,141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,334.78 : 14,002.08 = 2,761.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,334.78/14,002.08 = 2,761.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,334.78x = 14,002.08 × 2,761.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,334.78x = 38,661,003.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,661,003.07/9,334.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.61

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