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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.69, 13,997.67 and 2,406.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.69, 13,997.67 and 2,406.19 is: 3,609.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.69 : 13,997.67 = 2,406.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.69/13,997.67 = 2,406.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.69x = 13,997.67 × 2,406.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.69x = 33,681,053.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,681,053.58/9,331.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.32

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