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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.13, 14,006.42 and 2,672.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.13, 14,006.42 and 2,672.73 is: 4,009.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.13 : 14,006.42 = 2,672.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.13/14,006.42 = 2,672.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.13x = 14,006.42 × 2,672.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.13x = 37,435,378.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,435,378.93/9,336.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.73

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