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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,243.73, 13,865.60 and 2,318.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,243.73, 13,865.60 and 2,318.23 is: 3,477.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,243.73 : 13,865.60 = 2,318.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,243.73/13,865.60 = 2,318.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,243.73x = 13,865.60 × 2,318.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,243.73x = 32,143,649.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,143,649.89/9,243.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477.35

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