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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,288.16, 13,932.24 and 2,362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,288.16, 13,932.24 and 2,362.64 is: 3,543.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,288.16 : 13,932.24 = 2,362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,288.16/13,932.24 = 2,362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,288.16x = 13,932.24 × 2,362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,288.16x = 32,916,867.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,916,867.51/9,288.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.96

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