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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,255.56, 13,883.20 and 2,235.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,255.56, 13,883.20 and 2,235.51 is: 3,353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,255.56 : 13,883.20 = 2,235.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,255.56/13,883.20 = 2,235.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,255.56x = 13,883.20 × 2,235.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,255.56x = 31,036,026.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,036,026.84/9,255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.23

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