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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.23, 13,847.55 and 2,990.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.23, 13,847.55 and 2,990.25 is: 4,486.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.23 : 13,847.55 = 2,990.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.23/13,847.55 = 2,990.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.23x = 13,847.55 × 2,990.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.23x = 41,407,636.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,407,636.39/9,230.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,486.09

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