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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.50, 14,002.88 and 2,315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.50, 14,002.88 and 2,315.54 is: 3,473.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.50 : 14,002.88 = 2,315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.50/14,002.88 = 2,315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.50x = 14,002.88 × 2,315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.50x = 32,424,173.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,424,173.42/9,335.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.21

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