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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.54, 13,985.31 and 2,397.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.54, 13,985.31 and 2,397.50 is: 3,596.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.54 : 13,985.31 = 2,397.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.54/13,985.31 = 2,397.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.54x = 13,985.31 × 2,397.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.54x = 33,529,780.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,529,780.73/9,323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.25

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