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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.93, 14,033.91 and 2,782.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.93, 14,033.91 and 2,782.18 is: 4,173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.93 : 14,033.91 = 2,782.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.93/14,033.91 = 2,782.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.93x = 14,033.91 × 2,782.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.93x = 39,044,863.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,044,863.72/9,355.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.27

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