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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.13, 14,002.88 and 2,761.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.13, 14,002.88 and 2,761.31 is: 4,142.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.13 : 14,002.88 = 2,761.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.13/14,002.88 = 2,761.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.13x = 14,002.88 × 2,761.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.13x = 38,666,292.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,666,292.57/9,335.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.02

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