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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,342.42, 14,013.63 and 2,769.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,342.42, 14,013.63 and 2,769.18 is: 4,153.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,342.42 : 14,013.63 = 2,769.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,342.42/14,013.63 = 2,769.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,342.42x = 14,013.63 × 2,769.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,342.42x = 38,806,263.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,806,263.92/9,342.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.77

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