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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.24, 13,852.89 and 2,309.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.24, 13,852.89 and 2,309.74 is: 3,464.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.24 : 13,852.89 = 2,309.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.24/13,852.89 = 2,309.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.24x = 13,852.89 × 2,309.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.24x = 31,996,574.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,996,574.15/9,235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.62

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