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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.81, 13,853.18 and 3,311.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.81, 13,853.18 and 3,311.29 is: 4,967.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.81 : 13,853.18 = 3,311.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.81/13,853.18 = 3,311.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.81x = 13,853.18 × 3,311.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.81x = 45,871,922.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,871,922.00/9,233.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,967.82

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