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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.40, 13,849.07 and 2,991.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.40, 13,849.07 and 2,991.93 is: 4,488.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.40 : 13,849.07 = 2,991.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.40/13,849.07 = 2,991.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.40x = 13,849.07 × 2,991.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.40x = 41,435,433.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,435,433.05/9,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,488.05

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