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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,274.77, 13,912.21 and 2,349.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,274.77, 13,912.21 and 2,349.27 is: 3,523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,274.77 : 13,912.21 = 2,349.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,274.77/13,912.21 = 2,349.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,274.77x = 13,912.21 × 2,349.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,274.77x = 32,683,537.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,683,537.59/9,274.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.92

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