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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,284.36, 13,926.77 and 2,358.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,284.36, 13,926.77 and 2,358.86 is: 3,538.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,284.36 : 13,926.77 = 2,358.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,284.36/13,926.77 = 2,358.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,284.36x = 13,926.77 × 2,358.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,284.36x = 32,851,300.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,851,300.68/9,284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.35

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