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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.74, 13,855.14 and 2,311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.74, 13,855.14 and 2,311.24 is: 3,466.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.74 : 13,855.14 = 2,311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.74/13,855.14 = 2,311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.74x = 13,855.14 × 2,311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.74x = 32,022,553.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,022,553.77/9,236.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.87

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