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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259.84, 13,889.85 and 2,334.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259.84, 13,889.85 and 2,334.34 is: 3,501.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259.84 : 13,889.85 = 2,334.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259.84/13,889.85 = 2,334.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259.84x = 13,889.85 × 2,334.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259.84x = 32,423,632.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,423,632.45/9,259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.53

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