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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,282.76, 13,924.96 and 2,357.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,282.76, 13,924.96 and 2,357.26 is: 3,536.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,282.76 : 13,924.96 = 2,357.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,282.76/13,924.96 = 2,357.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,282.76x = 13,924.96 × 2,357.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,282.76x = 32,824,751.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,824,751.21/9,282.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.10

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