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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.72, 13,888.08 and 2,333.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.72, 13,888.08 and 2,333.22 is: 3,499.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.72 : 13,888.08 = 2,333.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.72/13,888.08 = 2,333.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.72x = 13,888.08 × 2,333.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.72x = 32,403,940.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,403,940.18/9,258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.83

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