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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.47, 13,889.20 and 2,333.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.47, 13,889.20 and 2,333.97 is: 3,500.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.47 : 13,889.20 = 2,333.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.47/13,889.20 = 2,333.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.47x = 13,889.20 × 2,333.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.47x = 32,416,976.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,416,976.12/9,259.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.95

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