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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.42, 13,872.51 and 2,322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.42, 13,872.51 and 2,322.92 is: 3,484.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.42 : 13,872.51 = 2,322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.42/13,872.51 = 2,322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.42x = 13,872.51 × 2,322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.42x = 32,224,730.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,224,730.93/9,248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.35

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