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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,247.92, 13,871.76 and 2,322.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,247.92, 13,871.76 and 2,322.42 is: 3,483.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,247.92 : 13,871.76 = 2,322.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,247.92/13,871.76 = 2,322.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,247.92x = 13,871.76 × 2,322.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,247.92x = 32,216,052.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,216,052.86/9,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.60

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