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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,303.16, 13,955.12 and 2,377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,303.16, 13,955.12 and 2,377.84 is: 3,566.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,303.16 : 13,955.12 = 2,377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,303.16/13,955.12 = 2,377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,303.16x = 13,955.12 × 2,377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,303.16x = 33,183,042.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,183,042.54/9,303.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.86

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