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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,334.52, 14,002.02 and 2,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,334.52, 14,002.02 and 2,672 is: 4,008.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,334.52 : 14,002.02 = 2,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,334.52/14,002.02 = 2,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,334.52x = 14,002.02 × 2,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,334.52x = 37,413,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,413,397.44/9,334.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.07

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