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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.81, 14,029.13 and 2,777.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.81, 14,029.13 and 2,777.17 is: 4,166.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.81 : 14,029.13 = 2,777.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.81/14,029.13 = 2,777.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.81x = 14,029.13 × 2,777.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.81x = 38,961,278.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,961,278.96/9,351.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.18

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