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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.97, 14,017.51 and 2,771.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.97, 14,017.51 and 2,771.21 is: 4,156.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.97 : 14,017.51 = 2,771.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.97/14,017.51 = 2,771.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.97x = 14,017.51 × 2,771.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.97x = 38,845,463.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,845,463.89/9,344.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.83

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