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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.70, 13,892.28 and 2,336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.70, 13,892.28 and 2,336.20 is: 3,504.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.70 : 13,892.28 = 2,336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.70/13,892.28 = 2,336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.70x = 13,892.28 × 2,336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.70x = 32,455,144.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,455,144.54/9,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.23

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