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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.08, 13,945.60 and 2,371.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.08, 13,945.60 and 2,371.58 is: 3,557.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.08 : 13,945.60 = 2,371.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.08/13,945.60 = 2,371.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.08x = 13,945.60 × 2,371.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.08x = 33,073,091.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,073,091.58/9,297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.36

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