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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,327.38, 13,991.34 and 2,401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,327.38, 13,991.34 and 2,401.88 is: 3,602.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,327.38 : 13,991.34 = 2,401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,327.38/13,991.34 = 2,401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,327.38x = 13,991.34 × 2,401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,327.38x = 33,605,519.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,605,519.72/9,327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,602.89

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