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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.44, 13,946.16 and 2,371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.44, 13,946.16 and 2,371.94 is: 3,557.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.44 : 13,946.16 = 2,371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.44/13,946.16 = 2,371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.44x = 13,946.16 × 2,371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.44x = 33,079,454.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,079,454.75/9,297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.91

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