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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,283.36, 13,925.27 and 2,357.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,283.36, 13,925.27 and 2,357.86 is: 3,536.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,283.36 : 13,925.27 = 2,357.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,283.36/13,925.27 = 2,357.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,283.36x = 13,925.27 × 2,357.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,283.36x = 32,833,821.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,833,821.05/9,283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.85

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