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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.24, 13,999.80 and 2,407.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.24, 13,999.80 and 2,407.80 is: 3,611.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.24 : 13,999.80 = 2,407.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.24/13,999.80 = 2,407.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.24x = 13,999.80 × 2,407.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.24x = 33,708,718.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,708,718.44/9,333.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.68

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