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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.37, 13,854.69 and 2,310.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.37, 13,854.69 and 2,310.87 is: 3,466.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.37 : 13,854.69 = 2,310.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.37/13,854.69 = 2,310.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.37x = 13,854.69 × 2,310.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.37x = 32,016,387.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,016,387.48/9,236.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.34

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