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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.15, 13,846.23 and 2,657.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.15, 13,846.23 and 2,657.08 is: 3,985.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.15 : 13,846.23 = 2,657.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.15/13,846.23 = 2,657.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.15x = 13,846.23 × 2,657.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.15x = 36,790,540.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,790,540.81/9,231.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.48

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