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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.22, 13,986.33 and 2,304.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.22, 13,986.33 and 2,304.31 is: 3,456.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.22 : 13,986.33 = 2,304.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.22/13,986.33 = 2,304.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.22x = 13,986.33 × 2,304.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.22x = 32,228,840.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,228,840.08/9,324.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.47

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