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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.70, 14,006.27 and 2,762.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.70, 14,006.27 and 2,762.05 is: 4,143.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.70 : 14,006.27 = 2,762.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.70/14,006.27 = 2,762.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.70x = 14,006.27 × 2,762.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.70x = 38,686,018.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,686,018.05/9,335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.88

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