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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.32, 13,888.98 and 2,334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.32, 13,888.98 and 2,334.36 is: 3,501.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.32 : 13,888.98 = 2,334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.32/13,888.98 = 2,334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.32x = 13,888.98 × 2,334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.32x = 32,421,879.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,421,879.35/9,259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.54

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