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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,228.73, 13,843.14 and 2,303.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,228.73, 13,843.14 and 2,303.23 is: 3,454.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,228.73 : 13,843.14 = 2,303.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,228.73/13,843.14 = 2,303.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,228.73x = 13,843.14 × 2,303.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,228.73x = 31,883,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,883,935.34/9,228.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.86

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