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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.08, 13,947.10 and 2,372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.08, 13,947.10 and 2,372.58 is: 3,558.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.08 : 13,947.10 = 2,372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.08/13,947.10 = 2,372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.08x = 13,947.10 × 2,372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.08x = 33,090,610.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,090,610.52/9,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.86

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