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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.74, 13,868.60 and 2,320.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.74, 13,868.60 and 2,320.24 is: 3,480.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.74 : 13,868.60 = 2,320.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.74/13,868.60 = 2,320.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.74x = 13,868.60 × 2,320.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.74x = 32,178,480.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,178,480.46/9,245.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.36

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