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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,301.58, 13,952.40 and 2,281.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,301.58, 13,952.40 and 2,281.64 is: 3,422.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,301.58 : 13,952.40 = 2,281.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,301.58/13,952.40 = 2,281.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,301.58x = 13,952.40 × 2,281.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,301.58x = 31,834,288.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,834,288.45/9,301.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.46

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