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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,263.43, 13,894.96 and 2,337.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,263.43, 13,894.96 and 2,337.75 is: 3,506.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,263.43 : 13,894.96 = 2,337.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,263.43/13,894.96 = 2,337.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,263.43x = 13,894.96 × 2,337.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,263.43x = 32,482,942.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,482,942.74/9,263.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.58

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