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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.32, 13,842.96 and 2,302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.32, 13,842.96 and 2,302.88 is: 3,454.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.32 : 13,842.96 = 2,302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.32/13,842.96 = 2,302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.32x = 13,842.96 × 2,302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.32x = 31,878,675.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,878,675.72/9,228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.44

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