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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,318.60, 13,977.90 and 2,393.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,318.60, 13,977.90 and 2,393.10 is: 3,589.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,318.60 : 13,977.90 = 2,393.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,318.60/13,977.90 = 2,393.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,318.60x = 13,977.90 × 2,393.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,318.60x = 33,450,512.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,450,512.49/9,318.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.65

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