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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.23, 13,847.28 and 2,569.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.23, 13,847.28 and 2,569.26 is: 3,853.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.23 : 13,847.28 = 2,569.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.23/13,847.28 = 2,569.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.23x = 13,847.28 × 2,569.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.23x = 35,577,262.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,577,262.61/9,232.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.59

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