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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,297.88, 13,946.83 and 2,372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,297.88, 13,946.83 and 2,372.38 is: 3,558.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,297.88 : 13,946.83 = 2,372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,297.88/13,946.83 = 2,372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,297.88x = 13,946.83 × 2,372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,297.88x = 33,087,180.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,087,180.56/9,297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.57

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