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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.40, 13,888.62 and 2,333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.40, 13,888.62 and 2,333.96 is: 3,500.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.40 : 13,888.62 = 2,333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.40/13,888.62 = 2,333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.40x = 13,888.62 × 2,333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.40x = 32,415,483.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,415,483.54/9,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.82

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