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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.26, 13,857.38 and 2,312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.26, 13,857.38 and 2,312.76 is: 3,469.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.26 : 13,857.38 = 2,312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.26/13,857.38 = 2,312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.26x = 13,857.38 × 2,312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.26x = 32,048,794.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,048,794.17/9,238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.14

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