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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,268.48, 13,902.80 and 2,343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,268.48, 13,902.80 and 2,343.04 is: 3,514.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,268.48 : 13,902.80 = 2,343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,268.48/13,902.80 = 2,343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,268.48x = 13,902.80 × 2,343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,268.48x = 32,574,816.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,574,816.51/9,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.58

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