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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,291.06, 13,936.68 and 2,365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,291.06, 13,936.68 and 2,365.56 is: 3,548.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,291.06 : 13,936.68 = 2,365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,291.06/13,936.68 = 2,365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,291.06x = 13,936.68 × 2,365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,291.06x = 32,968,052.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,968,052.74/9,291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.36

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