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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.74, 13,847.64 and 2,306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.74, 13,847.64 and 2,306.24 is: 3,459.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.74 : 13,847.64 = 2,306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.74/13,847.64 = 2,306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.74x = 13,847.64 × 2,306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.74x = 31,935,981.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,935,981.27/9,231.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.37

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