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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,288.58, 13,932.51 and 2,363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,288.58, 13,932.51 and 2,363.26 is: 3,544.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,288.58 : 13,932.51 = 2,363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,288.58/13,932.51 = 2,363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,288.58x = 13,932.51 × 2,363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,288.58x = 32,926,143.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,926,143.58/9,288.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.80

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