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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.29, 14,002.57 and 2,763.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.29, 14,002.57 and 2,763.59 is: 4,143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.29 : 14,002.57 = 2,763.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.29/14,002.57 = 2,763.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.29x = 14,002.57 × 2,763.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.29x = 38,697,362.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,697,362.43/9,338.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.95

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