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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,321.04, 13,981.56 and 2,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,321.04, 13,981.56 and 2,395 is: 3,592.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,321.04 : 13,981.56 = 2,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,321.04/13,981.56 = 2,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,321.04x = 13,981.56 × 2,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,321.04x = 33,485,836.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,485,836.20/9,321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.50

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