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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.22, 13,994.80 and 2,755.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.22, 13,994.80 and 2,755.92 is: 4,133.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.22 : 13,994.80 = 2,755.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.22/13,994.80 = 2,755.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.22x = 13,994.80 × 2,755.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.22x = 38,568,549.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,568,549.22/9,331.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.28

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