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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.70, 13,999.17 and 2,758.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.70, 13,999.17 and 2,758.98 is: 4,138.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.70 : 13,999.17 = 2,758.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.70/13,999.17 = 2,758.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.70x = 13,999.17 × 2,758.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.70x = 38,623,430.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,623,430.05/9,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.51

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