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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.51, 13,944.76 and 2,371.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.51, 13,944.76 and 2,371.01 is: 3,556.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.51 : 13,944.76 = 2,371.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.51/13,944.76 = 2,371.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.51x = 13,944.76 × 2,371.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.51x = 33,063,089.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,063,089.76/9,296.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.51

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