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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,306.80, 13,960.32 and 2,381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,306.80, 13,960.32 and 2,381.12 is: 3,571.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,306.80 : 13,960.32 = 2,381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,306.80/13,960.32 = 2,381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,306.80x = 13,960.32 × 2,381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,306.80x = 33,241,197.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,241,197.16/9,306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.71

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