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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314.24, 13,971.35 and 2,388.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314.24, 13,971.35 and 2,388.74 is: 3,583.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314.24 : 13,971.35 = 2,388.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314.24/13,971.35 = 2,388.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314.24x = 13,971.35 × 2,388.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314.24x = 33,373,852.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,373,852.74/9,314.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.10

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