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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.14, 13,924.74 and 2,357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.14, 13,924.74 and 2,357.64 is: 3,536.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.14 : 13,924.74 = 2,357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.14/13,924.74 = 2,357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.14x = 13,924.74 × 2,357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.14x = 32,829,524.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,829,524.01/9,283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.47

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