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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,234, 13,851 and 2,308.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,234, 13,851 and 2,308.50 is: 3,462.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,234 : 13,851 = 2,308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,234/13,851 = 2,308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,234x = 13,851 × 2,308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,234x = 31,975,033.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,975,033.50/9,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.75

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