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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.24, 13,846.89 and 2,305.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.24, 13,846.89 and 2,305.74 is: 3,458.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.24 : 13,846.89 = 2,305.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.24/13,846.89 = 2,305.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.24x = 13,846.89 × 2,305.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.24x = 31,927,328.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,927,328.15/9,231.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.62

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