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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.34, 13,889.10 and 2,333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.34, 13,889.10 and 2,333.84 is: 3,500.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.34 : 13,889.10 = 2,333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.34/13,889.10 = 2,333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.34x = 13,889.10 × 2,333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.34x = 32,414,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,414,937.14/9,259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.78

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