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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.24, 13,882.86 and 2,329.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.24, 13,882.86 and 2,329.74 is: 3,494.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.24 : 13,882.86 = 2,329.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.24/13,882.86 = 2,329.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.24x = 13,882.86 × 2,329.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.24x = 32,343,454.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,343,454.26/9,255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.61

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