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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.74, 13,853.64 and 2,310.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.74, 13,853.64 and 2,310.24 is: 3,465.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.74 : 13,853.64 = 2,310.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.74/13,853.64 = 2,310.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.74x = 13,853.64 × 2,310.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.74x = 32,005,233.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,005,233.27/9,235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.37

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