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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.62, 13,998.58 and 2,312.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.62, 13,998.58 and 2,312.66 is: 3,468.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.62 : 13,998.58 = 2,312.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.62/13,998.58 = 2,312.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.62x = 13,998.58 × 2,312.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.62x = 32,373,888.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,373,888.92/9,332.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.90

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