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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.04, 13,882.44 and 2,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.04, 13,882.44 and 2,235 is: 3,352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.04 : 13,882.44 = 2,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.04/13,882.44 = 2,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.04x = 13,882.44 × 2,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.04x = 31,027,253.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,027,253.40/9,255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.47

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