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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,331.82, 13,997.73 and 2,406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,331.82, 13,997.73 and 2,406.32 is: 3,609.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,331.82 : 13,997.73 = 2,406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,331.82/13,997.73 = 2,406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,331.82x = 13,997.73 × 2,406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,331.82x = 33,683,017.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,683,017.65/9,331.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.48

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