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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.90, 14,019.36 and 2,771.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.90, 14,019.36 and 2,771.54 is: 4,157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.90 : 14,019.36 = 2,771.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.90/14,019.36 = 2,771.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.90x = 14,019.36 × 2,771.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.90x = 38,855,217.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,855,217.01/9,344.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.91

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