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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.80, 13,945.23 and 2,371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.80, 13,945.23 and 2,371.30 is: 3,556.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.80 : 13,945.23 = 2,371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.80/13,945.23 = 2,371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.80x = 13,945.23 × 2,371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.80x = 33,068,323.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,068,323.90/9,296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.96

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