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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.28, 13,894.86 and 2,337.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.28, 13,894.86 and 2,337.78 is: 3,506.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.28 : 13,894.86 = 2,337.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.28/13,894.86 = 2,337.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.28x = 13,894.86 × 2,337.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.28x = 32,483,125.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,483,125.81/9,263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.65

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