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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.34, 14,034.38 and 2,693.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.34, 14,034.38 and 2,693.00 is: 4,039.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.34 : 14,034.38 = 2,693.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.34/14,034.38 = 2,693.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.34x = 14,034.38 × 2,693.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.34x = 37,794,501.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,794,501.70/9,356.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.45

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