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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.73, 13,868.61 and 2,320.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.73, 13,868.61 and 2,320.23 is: 3,480.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.73 : 13,868.61 = 2,320.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.73/13,868.61 = 2,320.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.73x = 13,868.61 × 2,320.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.73x = 32,178,364.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,178,364.98/9,245.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.35

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