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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,306.76, 13,960.18 and 2,381.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,306.76, 13,960.18 and 2,381.26 is: 3,571.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,306.76 : 13,960.18 = 2,381.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,306.76/13,960.18 = 2,381.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,306.76x = 13,960.18 × 2,381.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,306.76x = 33,242,818.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,242,818.23/9,306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.90

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