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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.30, 13,882.82 and 2,235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.30, 13,882.82 and 2,235.26 is: 3,352.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.30 : 13,882.82 = 2,235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.30/13,882.82 = 2,235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.30x = 13,882.82 × 2,235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.30x = 31,031,631.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,031,631.64/9,255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.85

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