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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.73, 14,006.32 and 2,762.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.73, 14,006.32 and 2,762.07 is: 4,143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.73 : 14,006.32 = 2,762.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.73/14,006.32 = 2,762.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.73x = 14,006.32 × 2,762.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.73x = 38,686,495.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,686,495.03/9,335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.92

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