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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,280.12, 13,919.82 and 2,354.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,280.12, 13,919.82 and 2,354.56 is: 3,531.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,280.12 : 13,919.82 = 2,354.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,280.12/13,919.82 = 2,354.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,280.12x = 13,919.82 × 2,354.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,280.12x = 32,775,051.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,775,051.38/9,280.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.75

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