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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.17, 13,882.71 and 2,329.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.17, 13,882.71 and 2,329.67 is: 3,494.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.17 : 13,882.71 = 2,329.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.17/13,882.71 = 2,329.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.17x = 13,882.71 × 2,329.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.17x = 32,342,133.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,342,133.01/9,255.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.49

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