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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.36, 13,866.60 and 2,318.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.36, 13,866.60 and 2,318.84 is: 3,478.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.36 : 13,866.60 = 2,318.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.36/13,866.60 = 2,318.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.36x = 13,866.60 × 2,318.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.36x = 32,154,426.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,154,426.74/9,244.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.28

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