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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.35, 13,848.81 and 2,570.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.35, 13,848.81 and 2,570.29 is: 3,855.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.35 : 13,848.81 = 2,570.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.35/13,848.81 = 2,570.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.35x = 13,848.81 × 2,570.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.35x = 35,595,457.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,595,457.85/9,233.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.10

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