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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,298.58, 13,947.86 and 2,373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,298.58, 13,947.86 and 2,373.08 is: 3,559.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,298.58 : 13,947.86 = 2,373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,298.58/13,947.86 = 2,373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,298.58x = 13,947.86 × 2,373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,298.58x = 33,099,306.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,099,306.00/9,298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.61

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