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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,432.28, 14,148.36 and 2,316.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,432.28, 14,148.36 and 2,316.43 is: 3,474.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,432.28 : 14,148.36 = 2,316.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,432.28/14,148.36 = 2,316.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,432.28x = 14,148.36 × 2,316.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,432.28x = 32,773,685.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,773,685.55/9,432.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.63

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