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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.40, 13,854.59 and 2,310.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.40, 13,854.59 and 2,310.90 is: 3,466.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.40 : 13,854.59 = 2,310.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.40/13,854.59 = 2,310.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.40x = 13,854.59 × 2,310.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.40x = 32,016,517.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,016,517.19/9,236.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.34

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