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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,252, 13,876.98 and 2,326.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,252, 13,876.98 and 2,326.50 is: 3,489.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,252 : 13,876.98 = 2,326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,252/13,876.98 = 2,326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,252x = 13,876.98 × 2,326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,252x = 32,284,793.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,284,793.97/9,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.49

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