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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.88, 14,000.84 and 2,759.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.88, 14,000.84 and 2,759.73 is: 4,140.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.88 : 14,000.84 = 2,759.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.88/14,000.84 = 2,759.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.88x = 14,000.84 × 2,759.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.88x = 38,638,524.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,638,524.37/9,332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.04

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