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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,325.32, 13,987.36 and 2,755.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,325.32, 13,987.36 and 2,755.81 is: 4,133.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,325.32 : 13,987.36 = 2,755.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,325.32/13,987.36 = 2,755.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,325.32x = 13,987.36 × 2,755.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,325.32x = 38,546,506.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,546,506.56/9,325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.53

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