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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.99, 14,013.80 and 2,678.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.99, 14,013.80 and 2,678.52 is: 4,018.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.99 : 14,013.80 = 2,678.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.99/14,013.80 = 2,678.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.99x = 14,013.80 × 2,678.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.99x = 37,536,230.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,536,230.18/9,341.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.01

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