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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.69, 14,029.84 and 2,777.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.69, 14,029.84 and 2,777.86 is: 4,167.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.69 : 14,029.84 = 2,777.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.69/14,029.84 = 2,777.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.69x = 14,029.84 × 2,777.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.69x = 38,972,952.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,972,952.35/9,351.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.48

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