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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.68, 13,916.56 and 2,352.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.68, 13,916.56 and 2,352.18 is: 3,528.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.68 : 13,916.56 = 2,352.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.68/13,916.56 = 2,352.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.68x = 13,916.56 × 2,352.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.68x = 32,734,254.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,734,254.10/9,277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.28

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