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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,278.38, 13,917.66 and 2,352.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,278.38, 13,917.66 and 2,352.88 is: 3,529.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,278.38 : 13,917.66 = 2,352.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,278.38/13,917.66 = 2,352.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,278.38x = 13,917.66 × 2,352.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,278.38x = 32,746,583.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,746,583.86/9,278.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.34

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