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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.73, 14,001.26 and 4,002.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.73, 14,001.26 and 4,002.75 is: 5,999.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.73 : 14,001.26 = 4,002.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.73/14,001.26 = 4,002.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.73x = 14,001.26 × 4,002.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.73x = 56,043,523.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,043,523.45/9,341.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,999.27

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