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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,234.37, 13,851.69 and 2,308.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,234.37, 13,851.69 and 2,308.87 is: 3,463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,234.37 : 13,851.69 = 2,308.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,234.37/13,851.69 = 2,308.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,234.37x = 13,851.69 × 2,308.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,234.37x = 31,981,751.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,981,751.49/9,234.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.34

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