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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.41, 14,017.21 and 2,771.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.41, 14,017.21 and 2,771.06 is: 4,155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.41 : 14,017.21 = 2,771.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.41/14,017.21 = 2,771.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.41x = 14,017.21 × 2,771.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.41x = 38,842,452.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,842,452.93/9,346.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.87

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