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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.40, 13,891.62 and 2,335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.40, 13,891.62 and 2,335.96 is: 3,503.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.40 : 13,891.62 = 2,335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.40/13,891.62 = 2,335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.40x = 13,891.62 × 2,335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.40x = 32,450,268.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,450,268.66/9,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,503.82

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