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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.99, 13,850.89 and 2,308.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.99, 13,850.89 and 2,308.49 is: 3,462.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.99 : 13,850.89 = 2,308.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.99/13,850.89 = 2,308.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.99x = 13,850.89 × 2,308.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.99x = 31,974,560.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,974,560.26/9,233.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.70

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