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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.90, 13,846.33 and 2,996.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.90, 13,846.33 and 2,996.37 is: 4,494.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.90 : 13,846.33 = 2,996.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.90/13,846.33 = 2,996.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.90x = 13,846.33 × 2,996.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.90x = 41,488,727.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,488,727.82/9,231.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.06

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