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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,342.75, 14,014.92 and 2,679.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,342.75, 14,014.92 and 2,679.27 is: 4,019.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,342.75 : 14,014.92 = 2,679.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,342.75/14,014.92 = 2,679.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,342.75x = 14,014.92 × 2,679.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,342.75x = 37,549,754.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,549,754.71/9,342.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.13

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