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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,258.96, 13,888.16 and 2,333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,258.96, 13,888.16 and 2,333.52 is: 3,500.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,258.96 : 13,888.16 = 2,333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,258.96/13,888.16 = 2,333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,258.96x = 13,888.16 × 2,333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,258.96x = 32,408,299.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,408,299.12/9,258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.21

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