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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.52, 13,907.24 and 2,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.52, 13,907.24 and 2,346 is: 3,518.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.52 : 13,907.24 = 2,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.52/13,907.24 = 2,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.52x = 13,907.24 × 2,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.52x = 32,626,385.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,626,385.04/9,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.99

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