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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.76, 13,957.12 and 2,379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.76, 13,957.12 and 2,379.24 is: 3,568.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.76 : 13,957.12 = 2,379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.76/13,957.12 = 2,379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.76x = 13,957.12 × 2,379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.76x = 33,207,338.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,207,338.19/9,304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.85

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