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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.20, 13,924.83 and 2,357.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.20, 13,924.83 and 2,357.70 is: 3,536.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.20 : 13,924.83 = 2,357.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.20/13,924.83 = 2,357.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.20x = 13,924.83 × 2,357.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.20x = 32,830,571.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,830,571.69/9,283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.56

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