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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.63, 13,892.45 and 2,336.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.63, 13,892.45 and 2,336.13 is: 3,504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.63 : 13,892.45 = 2,336.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.63/13,892.45 = 2,336.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.63x = 13,892.45 × 2,336.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.63x = 32,454,569.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,454,569.22/9,261.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.20

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