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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.14, 13,864.72 and 2,317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.14, 13,864.72 and 2,317.64 is: 3,476.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.14 : 13,864.72 = 2,317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.14/13,864.72 = 2,317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.14x = 13,864.72 × 2,317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.14x = 32,133,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,133,429.66/9,243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.46

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