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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.76, 13,945.13 and 2,371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.76, 13,945.13 and 2,371.26 is: 3,556.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.76 : 13,945.13 = 2,371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.76/13,945.13 = 2,371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.76x = 13,945.13 × 2,371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.76x = 33,067,465.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,067,465.17/9,296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.88

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