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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.09, 13,846.65 and 2,305.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.09, 13,846.65 and 2,305.59 is: 3,458.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.09 : 13,846.65 = 2,305.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.09/13,846.65 = 2,305.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.09x = 13,846.65 × 2,305.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.09x = 31,924,697.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,924,697.77/9,231.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.39

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