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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.26, 13,997.94 and 2,760.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.26, 13,997.94 and 2,760.49 is: 4,139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.26 : 13,997.94 = 2,760.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.26/13,997.94 = 2,760.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.26x = 13,997.94 × 2,760.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.26x = 38,641,173.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,641,173.39/9,335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.27

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