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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.72, 13,999.08 and 2,407.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.72, 13,999.08 and 2,407.22 is: 3,610.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.72 : 13,999.08 = 2,407.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.72/13,999.08 = 2,407.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.72x = 13,999.08 × 2,407.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.72x = 33,698,843.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,698,843.35/9,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.83

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