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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,254.67, 13,881.96 and 2,329.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,254.67, 13,881.96 and 2,329.17 is: 3,493.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,254.67 : 13,881.96 = 2,329.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,254.67/13,881.96 = 2,329.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,254.67x = 13,881.96 × 2,329.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,254.67x = 32,333,444.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,333,444.77/9,254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.74

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