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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.85, 14,006.51 and 2,762.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.85, 14,006.51 and 2,762.21 is: 4,144.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.85 : 14,006.51 = 2,762.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.85/14,006.51 = 2,762.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.85x = 14,006.51 × 2,762.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.85x = 38,688,908.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,688,908.18/9,335.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.12

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