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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.81, 14,012.49 and 2,321.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.81, 14,012.49 and 2,321.84 is: 3,482.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.81 : 14,012.49 = 2,321.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.81/14,012.49 = 2,321.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.81x = 14,012.49 × 2,321.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.81x = 32,534,803.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,534,803.52/9,341.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.71

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