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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.09, 13,882.65 and 2,329.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.09, 13,882.65 and 2,329.59 is: 3,494.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.09 : 13,882.65 = 2,329.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.09/13,882.65 = 2,329.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.09x = 13,882.65 × 2,329.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.09x = 32,340,925.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,340,925.94/9,255.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.39

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