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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,308.46, 13,962.66 and 2,288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,308.46, 13,962.66 and 2,288.50 is: 3,432.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,308.46 : 13,962.66 = 2,288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,308.46/13,962.66 = 2,288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,308.46x = 13,962.66 × 2,288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,308.46x = 31,953,547.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,953,547.41/9,308.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.74

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