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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.71, 14,002.03 and 2,758.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.71, 14,002.03 and 2,758.93 is: 4,139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.71 : 14,002.03 = 2,758.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.71/14,002.03 = 2,758.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.71x = 14,002.03 × 2,758.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.71x = 38,630,620.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,630,620.63/9,332.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.27

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