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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.48, 13,865.22 and 2,317.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.48, 13,865.22 and 2,317.98 is: 3,476.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.48 : 13,865.22 = 2,317.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.48/13,865.22 = 2,317.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.48x = 13,865.22 × 2,317.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.48x = 32,139,302.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,139,302.66/9,243.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.97

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