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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.28, 13,945.92 and 2,371.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.28, 13,945.92 and 2,371.78 is: 3,557.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.28 : 13,945.92 = 2,371.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.28/13,945.92 = 2,371.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.28x = 13,945.92 × 2,371.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.28x = 33,076,676.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,076,676.02/9,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.67

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