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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.19, 13,996.83 and 2,405.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.19, 13,996.83 and 2,405.69 is: 3,608.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.19 : 13,996.83 = 2,405.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.19/13,996.83 = 2,405.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.19x = 13,996.83 × 2,405.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.19x = 33,672,033.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,672,033.96/9,331.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,608.55

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