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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314.48, 13,971.73 and 2,388.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314.48, 13,971.73 and 2,388.98 is: 3,583.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314.48 : 13,971.73 = 2,388.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314.48/13,971.73 = 2,388.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314.48x = 13,971.73 × 2,388.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314.48x = 33,378,212.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,378,212.49/9,314.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.47

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