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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.06, 14,005.23 and 2,761.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.06, 14,005.23 and 2,761.22 is: 4,142.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.06 : 14,005.23 = 2,761.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.06/14,005.23 = 2,761.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.06x = 14,005.23 × 2,761.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.06x = 38,671,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,671,521.18/9,335.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.61

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