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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,334.94, 14,005.15 and 2,761.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,334.94, 14,005.15 and 2,761.30 is: 4,142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,334.94 : 14,005.15 = 2,761.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,334.94/14,005.15 = 2,761.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,334.94x = 14,005.15 × 2,761.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,334.94x = 38,672,420.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,672,420.70/9,334.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.76

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