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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.80, 13,930.12 and 2,361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.80, 13,930.12 and 2,361.28 is: 3,541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.80 : 13,930.12 = 2,361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.80/13,930.12 = 2,361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.80x = 13,930.12 × 2,361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.80x = 32,892,913.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,892,913.75/9,286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.90

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