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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,242.28, 13,863.36 and 2,316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,242.28, 13,863.36 and 2,316.76 is: 3,475.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,242.28 : 13,863.36 = 2,316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,242.28/13,863.36 = 2,316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,242.28x = 13,863.36 × 2,316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,242.28x = 32,118,077.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,118,077.91/9,242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.12

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