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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,271.64, 13,907.47 and 2,346.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,271.64, 13,907.47 and 2,346.14 is: 3,519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,271.64 : 13,907.47 = 2,346.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,271.64/13,907.47 = 2,346.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,271.64x = 13,907.47 × 2,346.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,271.64x = 32,628,871.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,628,871.67/9,271.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.21

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