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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.42, 13,860.51 and 2,314.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.42, 13,860.51 and 2,314.92 is: 3,472.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.42 : 13,860.51 = 2,314.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.42/13,860.51 = 2,314.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.42x = 13,860.51 × 2,314.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.42x = 32,085,971.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,085,971.81/9,240.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,472.35

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