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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.60, 13,998.36 and 2,312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.60, 13,998.36 and 2,312.24 is: 3,468.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.60 : 13,998.36 = 2,312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.60/13,998.36 = 2,312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.60x = 13,998.36 × 2,312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.60x = 32,367,567.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,367,567.93/9,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.23

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