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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,324.96, 13,987.31 and 2,305.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,324.96, 13,987.31 and 2,305.05 is: 3,457.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,324.96 : 13,987.31 = 2,305.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,324.96/13,987.31 = 2,305.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,324.96x = 13,987.31 × 2,305.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,324.96x = 32,241,437.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,241,437.39/9,324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.54

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