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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.13, 13,998.38 and 2,758.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.13, 13,998.38 and 2,758.31 is: 4,137.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.13 : 13,998.38 = 2,758.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.13/13,998.38 = 2,758.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.13x = 13,998.38 × 2,758.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.13x = 38,611,887.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,611,887.27/9,332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.52

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