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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.38, 13,946.08 and 2,371.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.38, 13,946.08 and 2,371.88 is: 3,557.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.38 : 13,946.08 = 2,371.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.38/13,946.08 = 2,371.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.38x = 13,946.08 × 2,371.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.38x = 33,078,428.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,078,428.23/9,297.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.82

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