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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,353.37, 14,028.69 and 2,778.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,353.37, 14,028.69 and 2,778.71 is: 4,167.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,353.37 : 14,028.69 = 2,778.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,353.37/14,028.69 = 2,778.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,353.37x = 14,028.69 × 2,778.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,353.37x = 38,981,601.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,981,601.47/9,353.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.65

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