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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.22, 13,888.83 and 2,333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.22, 13,888.83 and 2,333.72 is: 3,500.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.22 : 13,888.83 = 2,333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.22/13,888.83 = 2,333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.22x = 13,888.83 × 2,333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.22x = 32,412,628.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,412,628.68/9,259.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.58

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