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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,299.16, 13,949.12 and 2,373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,299.16, 13,949.12 and 2,373.84 is: 3,560.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,299.16 : 13,949.12 = 2,373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,299.16/13,949.12 = 2,373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,299.16x = 13,949.12 × 2,373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,299.16x = 33,112,979.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,112,979.02/9,299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.86

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