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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,257.82, 13,886.73 and 2,332.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,257.82, 13,886.73 and 2,332.86 is: 3,499.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,257.82 : 13,886.73 = 2,332.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,257.82/13,886.73 = 2,332.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,257.82x = 13,886.73 × 2,332.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,257.82x = 32,395,796.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,395,796.95/9,257.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.29

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