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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.41, 13,845.38 and 2,566.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.41, 13,845.38 and 2,566.89 is: 3,850.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.41 : 13,845.38 = 2,566.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.41/13,845.38 = 2,566.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.41x = 13,845.38 × 2,566.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.41x = 35,539,569.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,539,569.07/9,230.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.27

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