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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,244.50, 13,865.73 and 2,319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,244.50, 13,865.73 and 2,319 is: 3,478.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,244.50 : 13,865.73 = 2,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,244.50/13,865.73 = 2,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,244.50x = 13,865.73 × 2,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,244.50x = 32,154,627.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,154,627.87/9,244.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.24

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