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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.88, 13,945.32 and 2,371.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.88, 13,945.32 and 2,371.38 is: 3,557.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.88 : 13,945.32 = 2,371.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.88/13,945.32 = 2,371.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.88x = 13,945.32 × 2,371.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.88x = 33,069,652.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,069,652.94/9,296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.07

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