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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.35, 13,847.31 and 2,569.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.35, 13,847.31 and 2,569.29 is: 3,853.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.35 : 13,847.31 = 2,569.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.35/13,847.31 = 2,569.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.35x = 13,847.31 × 2,569.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.35x = 35,577,796.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,577,796.15/9,232.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.60

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