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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.84, 13,888.35 and 2,333.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.84, 13,888.35 and 2,333.34 is: 3,500.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.84 : 13,888.35 = 2,333.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.84/13,888.35 = 2,333.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.84x = 13,888.35 × 2,333.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.84x = 32,406,242.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,406,242.59/9,258.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.03

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