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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.26, 14,011.89 and 2,321.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.26, 14,011.89 and 2,321.26 is: 3,481.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.26 : 14,011.89 = 2,321.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.26/14,011.89 = 2,321.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.26x = 14,011.89 × 2,321.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.26x = 32,525,239.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,525,239.78/9,341.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.89

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