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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.28, 13,909.86 and 2,347.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.28, 13,909.86 and 2,347.78 is: 3,521.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.28 : 13,909.86 = 2,347.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.28/13,909.86 = 2,347.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.28x = 13,909.86 × 2,347.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.28x = 32,657,291.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,657,291.11/9,273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.65

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