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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.61, 14,088.63 and 2,372.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.61, 14,088.63 and 2,372.61 is: 3,558.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.61 : 14,088.63 = 2,372.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.61/14,088.63 = 2,372.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.61x = 14,088.63 × 2,372.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.61x = 33,426,824.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,426,824.42/9,392.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.84

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