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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,287.08, 13,930.26 and 2,361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,287.08, 13,930.26 and 2,361.76 is: 3,542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,287.08 : 13,930.26 = 2,361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,287.08/13,930.26 = 2,361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,287.08x = 13,930.26 × 2,361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,287.08x = 32,899,930.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,899,930.86/9,287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.55

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