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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,334.08, 13,996.28 and 2,759.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,334.08, 13,996.28 and 2,759.40 is: 4,137.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,334.08 : 13,996.28 = 2,759.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,334.08/13,996.28 = 2,759.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,334.08x = 13,996.28 × 2,759.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,334.08x = 38,621,341.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,621,341.93/9,334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.67

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