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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.87, 13,873.32 and 2,323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.87, 13,873.32 and 2,323.37 is: 3,485.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.87 : 13,873.32 = 2,323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.87/13,873.32 = 2,323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.87x = 13,873.32 × 2,323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.87x = 32,232,890.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,232,890.17/9,248.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.06

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