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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.42, 13,998.45 and 2,312.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.42, 13,998.45 and 2,312.45 is: 3,468.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.42 : 13,998.45 = 2,312.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.42/13,998.45 = 2,312.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.42x = 13,998.45 × 2,312.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.42x = 32,370,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,370,666.10/9,332.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.63

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