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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.28, 14,033.73 and 2,780.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.28, 14,033.73 and 2,780.44 is: 4,171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.28 : 14,033.73 = 2,780.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.28/14,033.73 = 2,780.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.28x = 14,033.73 × 2,780.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.28x = 39,019,945.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,019,945.90/9,354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.35

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