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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.06, 13,847.45 and 2,656.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.06, 13,847.45 and 2,656.26 is: 3,985.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.06 : 13,847.45 = 2,656.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.06/13,847.45 = 2,656.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.06x = 13,847.45 × 2,656.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.06x = 36,782,414.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,782,414.26/9,230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.07

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