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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.28, 13,889.52 and 2,334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.28, 13,889.52 and 2,334.96 is: 3,502.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.28 : 13,889.52 = 2,334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.28/13,889.52 = 2,334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.28x = 13,889.52 × 2,334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.28x = 32,431,473.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,431,473.62/9,260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.21

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