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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,312.23, 13,968.50 and 2,292.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,312.23, 13,968.50 and 2,292.27 is: 3,438.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,312.23 : 13,968.50 = 2,292.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,312.23/13,968.50 = 2,292.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,312.23x = 13,968.50 × 2,292.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,312.23x = 32,019,573.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,019,573.50/9,312.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.44

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