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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.18, 13,864.95 and 2,317.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.18, 13,864.95 and 2,317.50 is: 3,476.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.18 : 13,864.95 = 2,317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.18/13,864.95 = 2,317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.18x = 13,864.95 × 2,317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.18x = 32,132,021.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,132,021.63/9,243.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.30

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