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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.38, 13,883.13 and 2,329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.38, 13,883.13 and 2,329.88 is: 3,494.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.38 : 13,883.13 = 2,329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.38/13,883.13 = 2,329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.38x = 13,883.13 × 2,329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.38x = 32,345,957.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,345,957.51/9,255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.83

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