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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.38, 13,842.48 and 2,988.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.38, 13,842.48 and 2,988.73 is: 4,482.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.38 : 13,842.48 = 2,988.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.38/13,842.48 = 2,988.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.38x = 13,842.48 × 2,988.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.38x = 41,371,435.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,371,435.25/9,230.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.09

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