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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,023.26, 13,534.46 and 2,359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,023.26, 13,534.46 and 2,359.76 is: 3,539.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,023.26 : 13,534.46 = 2,359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,023.26/13,534.46 = 2,359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,023.26x = 13,534.46 × 2,359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,023.26x = 31,938,077.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,938,077.33/9,023.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.53

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