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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.76, 14,032.14 and 2,780.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.76, 14,032.14 and 2,780.92 is: 4,171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.76 : 14,032.14 = 2,780.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.76/14,032.14 = 2,780.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.76x = 14,032.14 × 2,780.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.76x = 39,022,258.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,022,258.77/9,354.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.38

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