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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.47, 13,865.76 and 2,318.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.47, 13,865.76 and 2,318.97 is: 3,478.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.47 : 13,865.76 = 2,318.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.47/13,865.76 = 2,318.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.47x = 13,865.76 × 2,318.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.47x = 32,154,281.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,154,281.47/9,244.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.22

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