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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252.74, 13,879.12 and 2,327.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252.74, 13,879.12 and 2,327.24 is: 3,490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252.74 : 13,879.12 = 2,327.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252.74/13,879.12 = 2,327.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252.74x = 13,879.12 × 2,327.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252.74x = 32,300,043.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,300,043.23/9,252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.86

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