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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.58, 13,929.90 and 2,361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.58, 13,929.90 and 2,361.08 is: 3,541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.58 : 13,929.90 = 2,361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.58/13,929.90 = 2,361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.58x = 13,929.90 × 2,361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.58x = 32,889,526.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,889,526.84/9,286.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.62

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