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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.24, 14,065.58 and 2,357.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.24, 14,065.58 and 2,357.24 is: 3,535.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.24 : 14,065.58 = 2,357.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.24/14,065.58 = 2,357.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.24x = 14,065.58 × 2,357.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.24x = 33,155,883.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,155,883.36/9,377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.78

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