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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.05, 14,034.83 and 2,782.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.05, 14,034.83 and 2,782.24 is: 4,173.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.05 : 14,034.83 = 2,782.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.05/14,034.83 = 2,782.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.05x = 14,034.83 × 2,782.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.05x = 39,048,265.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,048,265.42/9,356.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.58

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