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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.52, 14,065.89 and 2,357.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.52, 14,065.89 and 2,357.58 is: 3,536.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.52 : 14,065.89 = 2,357.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.52/14,065.89 = 2,357.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.52x = 14,065.89 × 2,357.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.52x = 33,161,460.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,161,460.95/9,377.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.27

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