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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.87, 13,850.94 and 2,308.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.87, 13,850.94 and 2,308.37 is: 3,462.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.87 : 13,850.94 = 2,308.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.87/13,850.94 = 2,308.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.87x = 13,850.94 × 2,308.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.87x = 31,973,094.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,973,094.37/9,233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.59

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