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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.40, 13,885.62 and 2,331.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.40, 13,885.62 and 2,331.96 is: 3,497.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.40 : 13,885.62 = 2,331.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.40/13,885.62 = 2,331.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.40x = 13,885.62 × 2,331.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.40x = 32,380,710.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,380,710.42/9,257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.82

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