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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.86, 13,844.56 and 2,476.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.86, 13,844.56 and 2,476.54 is: 3,714.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.86 : 13,844.56 = 2,476.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.86/13,844.56 = 2,476.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.86x = 13,844.56 × 2,476.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.86x = 34,286,606.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,286,606.62/9,230.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.35

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