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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336.59, 14,003.16 and 2,761.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336.59, 14,003.16 and 2,761.21 is: 4,141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336.59 : 14,003.16 = 2,761.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336.59/14,003.16 = 2,761.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336.59x = 14,003.16 × 2,761.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336.59x = 38,665,665.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,665,665.42/9,336.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.30

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