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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.40, 13,996.80 and 2,757.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.40, 13,996.80 and 2,757.12 is: 4,135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.40 : 13,996.80 = 2,757.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.40/13,996.80 = 2,757.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.40x = 13,996.80 × 2,757.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.40x = 38,590,857.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,590,857.22/9,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.15

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