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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,285.52, 13,928.07 and 2,265.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,285.52, 13,928.07 and 2,265.59 is: 3,398.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,285.52 : 13,928.07 = 2,265.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,285.52/13,928.07 = 2,265.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,285.52x = 13,928.07 × 2,265.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,285.52x = 31,555,296.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,555,296.11/9,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.34

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