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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.38, 14,002.70 and 2,315.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.38, 14,002.70 and 2,315.41 is: 3,473.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.38 : 14,002.70 = 2,315.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.38/14,002.70 = 2,315.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.38x = 14,002.70 × 2,315.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.38x = 32,421,921.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,421,921.59/9,335.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.02

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