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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.32, 13,884.48 and 2,331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.32, 13,884.48 and 2,331.36 is: 3,497.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.32 : 13,884.48 = 2,331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.32/13,884.48 = 2,331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.32x = 13,884.48 × 2,331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.32x = 32,369,721.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,369,721.29/9,256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.04

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