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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.28, 13,998.33 and 2,758.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.28, 13,998.33 and 2,758.59 is: 4,137.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.28 : 13,998.33 = 2,758.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.28/13,998.33 = 2,758.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.28x = 13,998.33 × 2,758.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.28x = 38,615,653.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,615,653.15/9,332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.86

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