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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.25, 13,897.85 and 2,339.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.25, 13,897.85 and 2,339.75 is: 3,509.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.25 : 13,897.85 = 2,339.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.25/13,897.85 = 2,339.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.25x = 13,897.85 × 2,339.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.25x = 32,517,517.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,517,517.58/9,265.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.62

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