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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.20, 13,849.26 and 2,991.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.20, 13,849.26 and 2,991.96 is: 4,488.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.20 : 13,849.26 = 2,991.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.20/13,849.26 = 2,991.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.20x = 13,849.26 × 2,991.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.20x = 41,436,347.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,436,347.74/9,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,488.24

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