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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.14, 13,867.72 and 2,319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.14, 13,867.72 and 2,319.64 is: 3,479.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.14 : 13,867.72 = 2,319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.14/13,867.72 = 2,319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.14x = 13,867.72 × 2,319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.14x = 32,168,118.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,168,118.02/9,245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.46

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