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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.24, 13,990.80 and 2,401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.24, 13,990.80 and 2,401.80 is: 3,602.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.24 : 13,990.80 = 2,401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.24/13,990.80 = 2,401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.24x = 13,990.80 × 2,401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.24x = 33,603,103.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,603,103.44/9,327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.68

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