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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324, 13,986.14 and 2,398.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324, 13,986.14 and 2,398.50 is: 3,597.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324 : 13,986.14 = 2,398.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324/13,986.14 = 2,398.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324x = 13,986.14 × 2,398.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324x = 33,545,744.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,545,744.80/9,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.78

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