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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.08, 13,855.62 and 2,311.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.08, 13,855.62 and 2,311.58 is: 3,467.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.08 : 13,855.62 = 2,311.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.08/13,855.62 = 2,311.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.08x = 13,855.62 × 2,311.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.08x = 32,028,374.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,028,374.08/9,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.37

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