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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,330, 13,996.96 and 2,755.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,330, 13,996.96 and 2,755.68 is: 4,134.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,330 : 13,996.96 = 2,755.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,330/13,996.96 = 2,755.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,330x = 13,996.96 × 2,755.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,330x = 38,571,142.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,571,142.73/9,330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.10

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