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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.31, 13,854.42 and 2,310.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.31, 13,854.42 and 2,310.81 is: 3,466.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.31 : 13,854.42 = 2,310.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.31/13,854.42 = 2,310.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.31x = 13,854.42 × 2,310.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.31x = 32,014,932.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,014,932.28/9,236.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.20

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