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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,334.67, 13,997.14 and 2,759.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,334.67, 13,997.14 and 2,759.96 is: 4,138.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,334.67 : 13,997.14 = 2,759.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,334.67/13,997.14 = 2,759.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,334.67x = 13,997.14 × 2,759.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,334.67x = 38,631,574.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,631,574.61/9,334.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.51

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