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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.26, 13,861.83 and 2,315.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.26, 13,861.83 and 2,315.76 is: 3,473.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.26 : 13,861.83 = 2,315.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.26/13,861.83 = 2,315.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.26x = 13,861.83 × 2,315.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.26x = 32,100,671.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,100,671.44/9,241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.62

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