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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.17, 13,855.66 and 2,311.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.17, 13,855.66 and 2,311.67 is: 3,467.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.17 : 13,855.66 = 2,311.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.17/13,855.66 = 2,311.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.17x = 13,855.66 × 2,311.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.17x = 32,029,713.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,029,713.55/9,237.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.48

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