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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.73, 13,992.70 and 2,757.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.73, 13,992.70 and 2,757.03 is: 4,134.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.73 : 13,992.70 = 2,757.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.73/13,992.70 = 2,757.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.73x = 13,992.70 × 2,757.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.73x = 38,578,293.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,578,293.68/9,331.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.10

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