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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.05, 14,033.33 and 2,781.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.05, 14,033.33 and 2,781.24 is: 4,172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.05 : 14,033.33 = 2,781.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.05/14,033.33 = 2,781.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.05x = 14,033.33 × 2,781.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.05x = 39,030,044.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,030,044.82/9,355.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.08

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