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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,361.65, 14,044.14 and 2,697.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,361.65, 14,044.14 and 2,697.81 is: 4,047.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,361.65 : 14,044.14 = 2,697.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,361.65/14,044.14 = 2,697.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,361.65x = 14,044.14 × 2,697.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,361.65x = 37,888,421.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,888,421.33/9,361.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.19

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