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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.60, 14,012.34 and 2,767.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.60, 14,012.34 and 2,767.82 is: 4,151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.60 : 14,012.34 = 2,767.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.60/14,012.34 = 2,767.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.60x = 14,012.34 × 2,767.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.60x = 38,783,634.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,783,634.90/9,341.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.71

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