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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.75, 13,888.13 and 2,333.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.75, 13,888.13 and 2,333.25 is: 3,499.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.75 : 13,888.13 = 2,333.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.75/13,888.13 = 2,333.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.75x = 13,888.13 × 2,333.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.75x = 32,404,467.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,404,467.66/9,258.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.88

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