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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.70, 13,924.08 and 2,357.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.70, 13,924.08 and 2,357.20 is: 3,535.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.70 : 13,924.08 = 2,357.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.70/13,924.08 = 2,357.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.70x = 13,924.08 × 2,357.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.70x = 32,821,841.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,821,841.38/9,282.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.81

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