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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.92, 14,006.70 and 2,317.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.92, 14,006.70 and 2,317.95 is: 3,476.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.92 : 14,006.70 = 2,317.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.92/14,006.70 = 2,317.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.92x = 14,006.70 × 2,317.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.92x = 32,466,830.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,466,830.27/9,337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.88

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