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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,251.74, 13,877.60 and 2,326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,251.74, 13,877.60 and 2,326.24 is: 3,489.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,251.74 : 13,877.60 = 2,326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,251.74/13,877.60 = 2,326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,251.74x = 13,877.60 × 2,326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,251.74x = 32,282,628.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,282,628.22/9,251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.36

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