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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,239.26, 13,858.88 and 2,313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,239.26, 13,858.88 and 2,313.76 is: 3,470.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,239.26 : 13,858.88 = 2,313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,239.26/13,858.88 = 2,313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,239.26x = 13,858.88 × 2,313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,239.26x = 32,066,122.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,066,122.19/9,239.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.64

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