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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.88, 14,003.45 and 2,315.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.88, 14,003.45 and 2,315.91 is: 3,473.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.88 : 14,003.45 = 2,315.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.88/14,003.45 = 2,315.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.88x = 14,003.45 × 2,315.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.88x = 32,430,729.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,430,729.89/9,335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.77

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