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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.52, 14,001.75 and 2,758.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.52, 14,001.75 and 2,758.74 is: 4,138.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.52 : 14,001.75 = 2,758.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.52/14,001.75 = 2,758.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.52x = 14,001.75 × 2,758.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.52x = 38,627,187.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,627,187.80/9,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.99

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