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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,238.92, 13,858.26 and 2,313.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,238.92, 13,858.26 and 2,313.42 is: 3,470.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,238.92 : 13,858.26 = 2,313.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,238.92/13,858.26 = 2,313.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,238.92x = 13,858.26 × 2,313.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,238.92x = 32,059,975.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,059,975.85/9,238.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.10

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