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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,288, 13,930.88 and 2,362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,288, 13,930.88 and 2,362.56 is: 3,543.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,288 : 13,930.88 = 2,362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,288/13,930.88 = 2,362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,288x = 13,930.88 × 2,362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,288x = 32,912,539.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,912,539.85/9,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.56

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