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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.22, 13,865.66 and 2,580.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.22, 13,865.66 and 2,580.16 is: 3,870.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.22 : 13,865.66 = 2,580.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.22/13,865.66 = 2,580.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.22x = 13,865.66 × 2,580.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.22x = 35,775,621.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,775,621.31/9,243.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.47

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