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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298, 13,947.80 and 2,372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298, 13,947.80 and 2,372.48 is: 3,558.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298 : 13,947.80 = 2,372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298/13,947.80 = 2,372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298x = 13,947.80 × 2,372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298x = 33,090,876.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,090,876.54/9,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.92

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