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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,246.16, 13,869.24 and 2,320.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,246.16, 13,869.24 and 2,320.64 is: 3,480.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,246.16 : 13,869.24 = 2,320.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,246.16/13,869.24 = 2,320.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,246.16x = 13,869.24 × 2,320.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,246.16x = 32,185,513.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,185,513.11/9,246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.96

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