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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.97, 13,856.01 and 2,312.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.97, 13,856.01 and 2,312.47 is: 3,468.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.97 : 13,856.01 = 2,312.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.97/13,856.01 = 2,312.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.97x = 13,856.01 × 2,312.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.97x = 32,041,607.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,041,607.44/9,237.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.47

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