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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.84, 13,846.58 and 2,990.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.84, 13,846.58 and 2,990.92 is: 4,486.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.84 : 13,846.58 = 2,990.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.84/13,846.58 = 2,990.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.84x = 13,846.58 × 2,990.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.84x = 41,414,013.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,414,013.05/9,230.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,486.48

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