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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.42, 14,033.82 and 2,691.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.42, 14,033.82 and 2,691.65 is: 4,037.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.42 : 14,033.82 = 2,691.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.42/14,033.82 = 2,691.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.42x = 14,033.82 × 2,691.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.42x = 37,774,131.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,774,131.60/9,355.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.67

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