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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,378.52, 14,067.38 and 2,358.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,378.52, 14,067.38 and 2,358.58 is: 3,537.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,378.52 : 14,067.38 = 2,358.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,378.52/14,067.38 = 2,358.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,378.52x = 14,067.38 × 2,358.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,378.52x = 33,179,041.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,179,041.12/9,378.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.77

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