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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.04, 13,947.36 and 2,373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.04, 13,947.36 and 2,373.12 is: 3,559.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.04 : 13,947.36 = 2,373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.04/13,947.36 = 2,373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.04x = 13,947.36 × 2,373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.04x = 33,098,758.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,098,758.96/9,299.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.37

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