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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.50, 13,999.80 and 2,761.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.50, 13,999.80 and 2,761.78 is: 4,141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.50 : 13,999.80 = 2,761.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.50/13,999.80 = 2,761.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.50x = 13,999.80 × 2,761.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.50x = 38,664,367.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,664,367.64/9,336.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.21

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