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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.13, 13,888.70 and 2,333.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.13, 13,888.70 and 2,333.63 is: 3,500.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.13 : 13,888.70 = 2,333.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.13/13,888.70 = 2,333.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.13x = 13,888.70 × 2,333.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.13x = 32,411,005.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,411,005.87/9,259.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.44

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