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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.42, 14,002.95 and 2,315.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.42, 14,002.95 and 2,315.45 is: 3,473.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.42 : 14,002.95 = 2,315.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.42/14,002.95 = 2,315.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.42x = 14,002.95 × 2,315.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.42x = 32,423,060.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,423,060.56/9,335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.12

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