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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.88, 13,999.68 and 2,407.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.88, 13,999.68 and 2,407.38 is: 3,611.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.88 : 13,999.68 = 2,407.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.88/13,999.68 = 2,407.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.88x = 13,999.68 × 2,407.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.88x = 33,702,549.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,702,549.64/9,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.16

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