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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.13, 13,947.20 and 2,372.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.13, 13,947.20 and 2,372.63 is: 3,558.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.13 : 13,947.20 = 2,372.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.13/13,947.20 = 2,372.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.13x = 13,947.20 × 2,372.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.13x = 33,091,545.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,091,545.14/9,298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.95

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