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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.64, 13,848.96 and 2,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.64, 13,848.96 and 2,307.20 is: 3,460.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.64 : 13,848.96 = 2,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.64/13,848.96 = 2,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.64x = 13,848.96 × 2,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.64x = 31,952,320.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,952,320.51/9,232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.80

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