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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.58, 13,850.38 and 2,308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.58, 13,850.38 and 2,308.08 is: 3,462.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.58 : 13,850.38 = 2,308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.58/13,850.38 = 2,308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.58x = 13,850.38 × 2,308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.58x = 31,967,749.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,967,749.00/9,233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.12

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