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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.37, 13,850.19 and 2,307.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.37, 13,850.19 and 2,307.87 is: 3,461.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.37 : 13,850.19 = 2,307.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.37/13,850.19 = 2,307.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.37x = 13,850.19 × 2,307.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.37x = 31,964,438.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,964,438.00/9,233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.84

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