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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.93, 14,011.17 and 2,766.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.93, 14,011.17 and 2,766.55 is: 4,149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.93 : 14,011.17 = 2,766.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.93/14,011.17 = 2,766.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.93x = 14,011.17 × 2,766.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.93x = 38,762,602.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,762,602.36/9,341.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.31

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