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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.84, 14,003.71 and 2,762.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.84, 14,003.71 and 2,762.06 is: 4,143.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.84 : 14,003.71 = 2,762.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.84/14,003.71 = 2,762.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.84x = 14,003.71 × 2,762.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.84x = 38,679,087.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,679,087.24/9,335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.08

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