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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.72, 13,892.67 and 2,336.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.72, 13,892.67 and 2,336.22 is: 3,504.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.72 : 13,892.67 = 2,336.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.72/13,892.67 = 2,336.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.72x = 13,892.67 × 2,336.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.72x = 32,456,333.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,456,333.51/9,261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.35

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