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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.70, 13,855.12 and 2,311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.70, 13,855.12 and 2,311.20 is: 3,466.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.70 : 13,855.12 = 2,311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.70/13,855.12 = 2,311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.70x = 13,855.12 × 2,311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.70x = 32,021,953.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,021,953.34/9,236.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.82

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