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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.32, 13,891.44 and 2,334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.32, 13,891.44 and 2,334.88 is: 3,502.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.32 : 13,891.44 = 2,334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.32/13,891.44 = 2,334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.32x = 13,891.44 × 2,334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.32x = 32,434,845.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,434,845.43/9,260.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.56

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