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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,230.96, 13,847.36 and 2,657.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,230.96, 13,847.36 and 2,657.21 is: 3,986.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,230.96 : 13,847.36 = 2,657.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,230.96/13,847.36 = 2,657.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,230.96x = 13,847.36 × 2,657.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,230.96x = 36,795,260.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,795,260.94/9,230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.07

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