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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.28, 13,906.86 and 2,345.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.28, 13,906.86 and 2,345.80 is: 3,518.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.28 : 13,906.86 = 2,345.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.28/13,906.86 = 2,345.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.28x = 13,906.86 × 2,345.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.28x = 32,622,712.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,622,712.19/9,271.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.68

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