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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.32, 13,887.48 and 2,333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.32, 13,887.48 and 2,333.36 is: 3,500.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.32 : 13,887.48 = 2,333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.32/13,887.48 = 2,333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.32x = 13,887.48 × 2,333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.32x = 32,404,490.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,404,490.33/9,258.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.04

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