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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,334.10, 13,997.91 and 2,758.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,334.10, 13,997.91 and 2,758.52 is: 4,136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,334.10 : 13,997.91 = 2,758.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,334.10/13,997.91 = 2,758.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,334.10x = 13,997.91 × 2,758.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,334.10x = 38,613,514.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,613,514.69/9,334.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.82

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