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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.44, 14,005.90 and 2,761.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.44, 14,005.90 and 2,761.80 is: 4,143.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.44 : 14,005.90 = 2,761.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.44/14,005.90 = 2,761.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.44x = 14,005.90 × 2,761.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.44x = 38,681,494.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,681,494.62/9,335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.51

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