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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.32, 13,923.96 and 2,356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.32, 13,923.96 and 2,356.88 is: 3,535.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.32 : 13,923.96 = 2,356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.32/13,923.96 = 2,356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.32x = 13,923.96 × 2,356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.32x = 32,817,102.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,817,102.84/9,282.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.44

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