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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.52, 14,000.52 and 2,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.52, 14,000.52 and 2,671 is: 4,006.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.52 : 14,000.52 = 2,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.52/14,000.52 = 2,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.52x = 14,000.52 × 2,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.52x = 37,395,388.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,395,388.92/9,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.57

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