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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.18, 13,861.79 and 2,315.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.18, 13,861.79 and 2,315.70 is: 3,473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.18 : 13,861.79 = 2,315.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.18/13,861.79 = 2,315.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.18x = 13,861.79 × 2,315.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.18x = 32,099,747.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,099,747.10/9,241.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.56

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