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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.04, 13,947.05 and 2,372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.04, 13,947.05 and 2,372.54 is: 3,558.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.04 : 13,947.05 = 2,372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.04/13,947.05 = 2,372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.04x = 13,947.05 × 2,372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.04x = 33,089,852.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,089,852.41/9,298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.80

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