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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.32, 13,960.98 and 2,382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.32, 13,960.98 and 2,382.36 is: 3,573.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.32 : 13,960.98 = 2,382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.32/13,960.98 = 2,382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.32x = 13,960.98 × 2,382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.32x = 33,260,080.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,260,080.31/9,307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.54

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