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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,277.80, 13,916.70 and 2,352.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,277.80, 13,916.70 and 2,352.30 is: 3,528.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,277.80 : 13,916.70 = 2,352.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,277.80/13,916.70 = 2,352.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,277.80x = 13,916.70 × 2,352.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,277.80x = 32,736,253.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,736,253.41/9,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.45

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