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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,353.54, 14,030.92 and 2,779.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,353.54, 14,030.92 and 2,779.18 is: 4,168.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,353.54 : 14,030.92 = 2,779.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,353.54/14,030.92 = 2,779.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,353.54x = 14,030.92 × 2,779.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,353.54x = 38,994,420.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,994,420.64/9,353.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,168.95

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