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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.69, 13,888.03 and 2,333.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.69, 13,888.03 and 2,333.19 is: 3,499.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.69 : 13,888.03 = 2,333.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.69/13,888.03 = 2,333.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.69x = 13,888.03 × 2,333.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.69x = 32,403,380.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,403,380.91/9,258.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.78

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