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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.32, 13,952.46 and 2,375.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.32, 13,952.46 and 2,375.88 is: 3,563.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.32 : 13,952.46 = 2,375.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.32/13,952.46 = 2,375.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.32x = 13,952.46 × 2,375.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.32x = 33,149,370.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,149,370.66/9,301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.94

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