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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.09, 13,844.36 and 2,989.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.09, 13,844.36 and 2,989.97 is: 4,484.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.09 : 13,844.36 = 2,989.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.09/13,844.36 = 2,989.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.09x = 13,844.36 × 2,989.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.09x = 41,394,221.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,394,221.07/9,230.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.70

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