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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,253.74, 13,880.62 and 2,328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,253.74, 13,880.62 and 2,328.24 is: 3,492.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,253.74 : 13,880.62 = 2,328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,253.74/13,880.62 = 2,328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,253.74x = 13,880.62 × 2,328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,253.74x = 32,317,414.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,317,414.71/9,253.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.36

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