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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,342.97, 14,014.51 and 2,769.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,342.97, 14,014.51 and 2,769.21 is: 4,153.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,342.97 : 14,014.51 = 2,769.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,342.97/14,014.51 = 2,769.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,342.97x = 14,014.51 × 2,769.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,342.97x = 38,809,114.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,809,114.31/9,342.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.83

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