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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.25, 14,002.88 and 2,409.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.25, 14,002.88 and 2,409.75 is: 3,614.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.25 : 14,002.88 = 2,409.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.25/14,002.88 = 2,409.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.25x = 14,002.88 × 2,409.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.25x = 33,743,428.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,743,428.03/9,335.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.63

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