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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.93, 14,032.41 and 2,781.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.93, 14,032.41 and 2,781.18 is: 4,171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.93 : 14,032.41 = 2,781.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.93/14,032.41 = 2,781.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.93x = 14,032.41 × 2,781.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.93x = 39,026,658.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,026,658.04/9,354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.77

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