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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.02, 14,005.50 and 2,761.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.02, 14,005.50 and 2,761.24 is: 4,142.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.02 : 14,005.50 = 2,761.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.02/14,005.50 = 2,761.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.02x = 14,005.50 × 2,761.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.02x = 38,672,546.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,672,546.82/9,335.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.74

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