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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.25, 13,855.88 and 2,311.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.25, 13,855.88 and 2,311.75 is: 3,467.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.25 : 13,855.88 = 2,311.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.25/13,855.88 = 2,311.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.25x = 13,855.88 × 2,311.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.25x = 32,031,330.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,031,330.59/9,237.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.63

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