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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.42, 14,002.02 and 2,759.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.42, 14,002.02 and 2,759.46 is: 4,139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.42 : 14,002.02 = 2,759.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.42/14,002.02 = 2,759.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.42x = 14,002.02 × 2,759.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.42x = 38,638,014.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,638,014.11/9,333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.75

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