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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,234.11, 13,849.94 and 2,571.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,234.11, 13,849.94 and 2,571.05 is: 3,856.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,234.11 : 13,849.94 = 2,571.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,234.11/13,849.94 = 2,571.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,234.11x = 13,849.94 × 2,571.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,234.11x = 35,608,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,608,888.24/9,234.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.23

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