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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.73, 13,846.38 and 2,568.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.73, 13,846.38 and 2,568.67 is: 3,852.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.73 : 13,846.38 = 2,568.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.73/13,846.38 = 2,568.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.73x = 13,846.38 × 2,568.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.73x = 35,566,736.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,566,736.67/9,231.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.66

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