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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,343.97, 14,016.01 and 2,770.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,343.97, 14,016.01 and 2,770.21 is: 4,155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,343.97 : 14,016.01 = 2,770.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,343.97/14,016.01 = 2,770.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,343.97x = 14,016.01 × 2,770.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,343.97x = 38,827,291.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,827,291.06/9,343.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.33

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