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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341, 14,011.56 and 2,766.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341, 14,011.56 and 2,766.38 is: 4,149.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341 : 14,011.56 = 2,766.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341/14,011.56 = 2,766.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341x = 14,011.56 × 2,766.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341x = 38,761,299.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,761,299.35/9,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.59

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