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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,261.86, 13,892.76 and 2,336.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,261.86, 13,892.76 and 2,336.36 is: 3,504.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,261.86 : 13,892.76 = 2,336.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,261.86/13,892.76 = 2,336.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,261.86x = 13,892.76 × 2,336.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,261.86x = 32,458,419.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,458,419.29/9,261.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.53

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