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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.33, 13,883.04 and 3,332.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.33, 13,883.04 and 3,332.01 is: 4,998.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.33 : 13,883.04 = 3,332.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.33/13,883.04 = 3,332.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.33x = 13,883.04 × 3,332.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.33x = 46,258,428.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,258,428.11/9,255.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.03

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