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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.96, 14,032.23 and 2,781.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.96, 14,032.23 and 2,781.21 is: 4,171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.96 : 14,032.23 = 2,781.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.96/14,032.23 = 2,781.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.96x = 14,032.23 × 2,781.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.96x = 39,026,578.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,026,578.40/9,354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.75

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