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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,328.26, 13,987.56 and 2,753.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,328.26, 13,987.56 and 2,753.64 is: 4,129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,328.26 : 13,987.56 = 2,753.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,328.26/13,987.56 = 2,753.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,328.26x = 13,987.56 × 2,753.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,328.26x = 38,516,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,516,704.72/9,328.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.03

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