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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.66, 13,842.78 and 2,303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.66, 13,842.78 and 2,303.16 is: 3,454.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.66 : 13,842.78 = 2,303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.66/13,842.78 = 2,303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.66x = 13,842.78 × 2,303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.66x = 31,882,137.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,882,137.18/9,228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.69

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