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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.45, 13,845.69 and 2,991.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.45, 13,845.69 and 2,991.13 is: 4,485.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.45 : 13,845.69 = 2,991.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.45/13,845.69 = 2,991.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.45x = 13,845.69 × 2,991.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.45x = 41,414,258.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,414,258.73/9,232.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,485.73

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