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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.24, 13,854.39 and 2,310.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.24, 13,854.39 and 2,310.74 is: 3,466.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.24 : 13,854.39 = 2,310.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.24/13,854.39 = 2,310.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.24x = 13,854.39 × 2,310.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.24x = 32,013,893.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,013,893.15/9,236.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.12

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