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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,272.44, 13,908.48 and 2,252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,272.44, 13,908.48 and 2,252.34 is: 3,378.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,272.44 : 13,908.48 = 2,252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,272.44/13,908.48 = 2,252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,272.44x = 13,908.48 × 2,252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,272.44x = 31,326,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,326,625.84/9,272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.47

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