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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,335.91, 14,001.74 and 2,760.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,335.91, 14,001.74 and 2,760.54 is: 4,140.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,335.91 : 14,001.74 = 2,760.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,335.91/14,001.74 = 2,760.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,335.91x = 14,001.74 × 2,760.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,335.91x = 38,652,363.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,652,363.34/9,335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.18

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