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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,231.94, 13,846.24 and 2,656.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,231.94, 13,846.24 and 2,656.51 is: 3,984.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,231.94 : 13,846.24 = 2,656.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,231.94/13,846.24 = 2,656.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,231.94x = 13,846.24 × 2,656.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,231.94x = 36,782,675.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,782,675.02/9,231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.28

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