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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.12, 13,922.82 and 2,356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.12, 13,922.82 and 2,356.56 is: 3,534.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.12 : 13,922.82 = 2,356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.12/13,922.82 = 2,356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.12x = 13,922.82 × 2,356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.12x = 32,809,960.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,809,960.70/9,282.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.75

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