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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,234.56, 13,851.68 and 2,309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,234.56, 13,851.68 and 2,309.04 is: 3,463.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,234.56 : 13,851.68 = 2,309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,234.56/13,851.68 = 2,309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,234.56x = 13,851.68 × 2,309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,234.56x = 31,984,083.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,984,083.19/9,234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.52

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