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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.38, 13,944.66 and 2,370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.38, 13,944.66 and 2,370.88 is: 3,556.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.38 : 13,944.66 = 2,370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.38/13,944.66 = 2,370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.38x = 13,944.66 × 2,370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.38x = 33,061,115.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,061,115.50/9,296.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.34

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