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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,281.52, 13,921.74 and 2,356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,281.52, 13,921.74 and 2,356.02 is: 3,533.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,281.52 : 13,921.74 = 2,356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,281.52/13,921.74 = 2,356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,281.52x = 13,921.74 × 2,356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,281.52x = 32,799,897.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,799,897.87/9,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.89

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