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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.13, 13,846.97 and 2,991.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.13, 13,846.97 and 2,991.69 is: 4,488.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.13 : 13,846.97 = 2,991.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.13/13,846.97 = 2,991.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.13x = 13,846.97 × 2,991.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.13x = 41,425,841.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,425,841.68/9,230.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,488.11

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