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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.42, 13,991.55 and 2,751.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.42, 13,991.55 and 2,751.98 is: 4,128.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.42 : 13,991.55 = 2,751.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.42/13,991.55 = 2,751.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.42x = 13,991.55 × 2,751.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.42x = 38,504,465.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,504,465.77/9,326.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.54

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