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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,287.04, 13,930.38 and 2,361.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,287.04, 13,930.38 and 2,361.54 is: 3,542.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,287.04 : 13,930.38 = 2,361.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,287.04/13,930.38 = 2,361.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,287.04x = 13,930.38 × 2,361.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,287.04x = 32,897,149.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,897,149.59/9,287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.26

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