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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,229.73, 13,844.64 and 2,304.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,229.73, 13,844.64 and 2,304.23 is: 3,456.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,229.73 : 13,844.64 = 2,304.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,229.73/13,844.64 = 2,304.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,229.73x = 13,844.64 × 2,304.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,229.73x = 31,901,234.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,901,234.83/9,229.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.36

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