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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.42, 13,845.62 and 2,656.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.42, 13,845.62 and 2,656.12 is: 3,983.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.42 : 13,845.62 = 2,656.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.42/13,845.62 = 2,656.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.42x = 13,845.62 × 2,656.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.42x = 36,775,628.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,775,628.19/9,231.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.75

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