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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.77, 14,001.66 and 2,759.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.77, 14,001.66 and 2,759.97 is: 4,140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.77 : 14,001.66 = 2,759.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.77/14,001.66 = 2,759.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.77x = 14,001.66 × 2,759.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.77x = 38,644,214.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,644,214.06/9,333.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.26

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