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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.39, 13,908.65 and 2,346.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.39, 13,908.65 and 2,346.89 is: 3,520.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.39 : 13,908.65 = 2,346.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.39/13,908.65 = 2,346.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.39x = 13,908.65 × 2,346.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.39x = 32,642,059.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,642,059.86/9,272.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.35

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