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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,333.88, 14,001.18 and 2,408.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,333.88, 14,001.18 and 2,408.38 is: 3,612.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,333.88 : 14,001.18 = 2,408.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,333.88/14,001.18 = 2,408.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,333.88x = 14,001.18 × 2,408.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,333.88x = 33,720,161.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,720,161.89/9,333.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.66

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