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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.38, 13,929.66 and 2,360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.38, 13,929.66 and 2,360.88 is: 3,541.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.38 : 13,929.66 = 2,360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.38/13,929.66 = 2,360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.38x = 13,929.66 × 2,360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.38x = 32,886,255.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,886,255.70/9,286.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.34

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