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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,339.59, 14,009.34 and 2,765.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,339.59, 14,009.34 and 2,765.25 is: 4,147.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,339.59 : 14,009.34 = 2,765.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,339.59/14,009.34 = 2,765.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,339.59x = 14,009.34 × 2,765.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,339.59x = 38,739,327.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,739,327.44/9,339.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.86

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