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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.80, 14,052.86 and 2,348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.80, 14,052.86 and 2,348.87 is: 3,523.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.80 : 14,052.86 = 2,348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.80/14,052.86 = 2,348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.80x = 14,052.86 × 2,348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.80x = 33,008,341.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,008,341.27/9,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.22

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