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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.40, 13,993.66 and 2,753.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.40, 13,993.66 and 2,753.58 is: 4,131.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.40 : 13,993.66 = 2,753.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.40/13,993.66 = 2,753.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.40x = 13,993.66 × 2,753.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.40x = 38,532,648.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,532,648.53/9,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.12

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