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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,265.38, 13,898.06 and 2,339.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,265.38, 13,898.06 and 2,339.88 is: 3,509.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,265.38 : 13,898.06 = 2,339.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,265.38/13,898.06 = 2,339.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,265.38x = 13,898.06 × 2,339.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,265.38x = 32,519,792.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,519,792.63/9,265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.82

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