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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,339.92, 14,009.70 and 2,319.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,339.92, 14,009.70 and 2,319.95 is: 3,479.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,339.92 : 14,009.70 = 2,319.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,339.92/14,009.70 = 2,319.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,339.92x = 14,009.70 × 2,319.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,339.92x = 32,501,733.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,501,733.47/9,339.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.87

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