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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.93, 14,001.76 and 2,759.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.93, 14,001.76 and 2,759.11 is: 4,139.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.93 : 14,001.76 = 2,759.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.93/14,001.76 = 2,759.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.93x = 14,001.76 × 2,759.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.93x = 38,632,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,632,364.48/9,332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.36

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