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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.34, 14,005.37 and 2,761.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.34, 14,005.37 and 2,761.50 is: 4,142.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.34 : 14,005.37 = 2,761.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.34/14,005.37 = 2,761.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.34x = 14,005.37 × 2,761.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.34x = 38,675,829.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,675,829.26/9,335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.95

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