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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,288.54, 13,932.75 and 2,268.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,288.54, 13,932.75 and 2,268.59 is: 3,402.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,288.54 : 13,932.75 = 2,268.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,288.54/13,932.75 = 2,268.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,288.54x = 13,932.75 × 2,268.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,288.54x = 31,607,627.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,607,627.66/9,288.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.86

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