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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.42, 13,988.55 and 2,749.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.42, 13,988.55 and 2,749.98 is: 4,125.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.42 : 13,988.55 = 2,749.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.42/13,988.55 = 2,749.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.42x = 13,988.55 × 2,749.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.42x = 38,468,232.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,468,232.73/9,324.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.54

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