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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,256.74, 13,885.10 and 2,331.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,256.74, 13,885.10 and 2,331.24 is: 3,496.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,256.74 : 13,885.10 = 2,331.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,256.74/13,885.10 = 2,331.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,256.74x = 13,885.10 × 2,331.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,256.74x = 32,369,500.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,369,500.52/9,256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.86

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