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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.08, 13,999.02 and 5,175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.08, 13,999.02 and 5,175.08 is: 7,762.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.08 : 13,999.02 = 5,175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.08/13,999.02 = 5,175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.08x = 13,999.02 × 5,175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.08x = 72,446,048.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,446,048.42/9,333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,762.29

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