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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.30, 13,884.31 and 2,236.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.30, 13,884.31 and 2,236.26 is: 3,354.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.30 : 13,884.31 = 2,236.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.30/13,884.31 = 2,236.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.30x = 13,884.31 × 2,236.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.30x = 31,048,927.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,048,927.08/9,256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.36

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