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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.28, 13,891.86 and 2,335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.28, 13,891.86 and 2,335.72 is: 3,503.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.28 : 13,891.86 = 2,335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.28/13,891.86 = 2,335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.28x = 13,891.86 × 2,335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.28x = 32,447,495.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,447,495.24/9,261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.56

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