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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,342.58, 14,014.68 and 2,679.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,342.58, 14,014.68 and 2,679.11 is: 4,018.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,342.58 : 14,014.68 = 2,679.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,342.58/14,014.68 = 2,679.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,342.58x = 14,014.68 × 2,679.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,342.58x = 37,546,869.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,546,869.33/9,342.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,018.90

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