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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.60, 13,998.73 and 2,312.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.60, 13,998.73 and 2,312.63 is: 3,468.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.60 : 13,998.73 = 2,312.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.60/13,998.73 = 2,312.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.60x = 13,998.73 × 2,312.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.60x = 32,373,920.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,373,920.85/9,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.91

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