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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.76, 13,886.78 and 2,332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.76, 13,886.78 and 2,332.26 is: 3,498.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.76 : 13,886.78 = 2,332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.76/13,886.78 = 2,332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.76x = 13,886.78 × 2,332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.76x = 32,387,569.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,387,569.86/9,257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.42

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