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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.14, 14,002.88 and 2,761.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.14, 14,002.88 and 2,761.32 is: 4,142.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.14 : 14,002.88 = 2,761.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.14/14,002.88 = 2,761.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.14x = 14,002.88 × 2,761.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.14x = 38,666,432.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,666,432.60/9,335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.03

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