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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.26, 13,860.38 and 2,314.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.26, 13,860.38 and 2,314.76 is: 3,472.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.26 : 13,860.38 = 2,314.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.26/13,860.38 = 2,314.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.26x = 13,860.38 × 2,314.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.26x = 32,083,453.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,083,453.21/9,240.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.14

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