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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.47, 13,995.68 and 2,756.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.47, 13,995.68 and 2,756.12 is: 4,133.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.47 : 13,995.68 = 2,756.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.47/13,995.68 = 2,756.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.47x = 13,995.68 × 2,756.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.47x = 38,573,689.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,573,689.80/9,331.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.72

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