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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.57, 13,856.25 and 2,312.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.57, 13,856.25 and 2,312.07 is: 3,468.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.57 : 13,856.25 = 2,312.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.57/13,856.25 = 2,312.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.57x = 13,856.25 × 2,312.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.57x = 32,036,619.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,036,619.94/9,237.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.08

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