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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.17, 13,879.71 and 2,327.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.17, 13,879.71 and 2,327.67 is: 3,491.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.17 : 13,879.71 = 2,327.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.17/13,879.71 = 2,327.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.17x = 13,879.71 × 2,327.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.17x = 32,307,384.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,307,384.58/9,253.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.49

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