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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.73, 14,000.61 and 2,759.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.73, 14,000.61 and 2,759.58 is: 4,139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.73 : 14,000.61 = 2,759.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.73/14,000.61 = 2,759.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.73x = 14,000.61 × 2,759.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.73x = 38,635,803.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,635,803.34/9,332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.82

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