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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.55, 13,986.68 and 2,304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.55, 13,986.68 and 2,304.56 is: 3,456.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.55 : 13,986.68 = 2,304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.55/13,986.68 = 2,304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.55x = 13,986.68 × 2,304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.55x = 32,233,176.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,233,176.32/9,324.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.81

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