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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.26, 13,870.89 and 2,321.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.26, 13,870.89 and 2,321.82 is: 3,482.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.26 : 13,870.89 = 2,321.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.26/13,870.89 = 2,321.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.26x = 13,870.89 × 2,321.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.26x = 32,205,709.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,205,709.82/9,247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.73

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