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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.04, 13,883.94 and 2,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.04, 13,883.94 and 2,236 is: 3,353.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.04 : 13,883.94 = 2,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.04/13,883.94 = 2,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.04x = 13,883.94 × 2,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.04x = 31,044,489.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,044,489.84/9,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.97

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