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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.84, 13,874.76 and 2,324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.84, 13,874.76 and 2,324.52 is: 3,486.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.84 : 13,874.76 = 2,324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.84/13,874.76 = 2,324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.84x = 13,874.76 × 2,324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.84x = 32,252,157.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,252,157.12/9,249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.78

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