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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.56, 13,994.16 and 2,757.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.56, 13,994.16 and 2,757.84 is: 4,135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.56 : 13,994.16 = 2,757.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.56/13,994.16 = 2,757.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.56x = 13,994.16 × 2,757.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.56x = 38,593,654.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,593,654.21/9,331.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.82

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