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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.67, 13,854.92 and 2,311.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.67, 13,854.92 and 2,311.17 is: 3,466.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.67 : 13,854.92 = 2,311.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.67/13,854.92 = 2,311.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.67x = 13,854.92 × 2,311.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.67x = 32,021,063.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,021,063.90/9,236.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.73

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