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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.67, 13,856.41 and 2,312.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.67, 13,856.41 and 2,312.17 is: 3,468.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.67 : 13,856.41 = 2,312.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.67/13,856.41 = 2,312.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.67x = 13,856.41 × 2,312.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.67x = 32,038,375.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,038,375.51/9,237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.23

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