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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,378.24, 14,067.08 and 2,358.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,378.24, 14,067.08 and 2,358.24 is: 3,537.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,378.24 : 14,067.08 = 2,358.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,378.24/14,067.08 = 2,358.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,378.24x = 14,067.08 × 2,358.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,378.24x = 33,173,550.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,173,550.74/9,378.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.29

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