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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.32, 13,911.48 and 2,349.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.32, 13,911.48 and 2,349.36 is: 3,524.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.32 : 13,911.48 = 2,349.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.32/13,911.48 = 2,349.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.32x = 13,911.48 × 2,349.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.32x = 32,683,074.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,683,074.65/9,274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.04

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