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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.90, 14,007.94 and 2,318.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.90, 14,007.94 and 2,318.74 is: 3,478.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.90 : 14,007.94 = 2,318.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.90/14,007.94 = 2,318.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.90x = 14,007.94 × 2,318.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.90x = 32,480,808.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,480,808.77/9,338.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.01

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