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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.62, 13,846.86 and 2,657.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.62, 13,846.86 and 2,657.34 is: 3,985.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.62 : 13,846.86 = 2,657.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.62/13,846.86 = 2,657.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.62x = 13,846.86 × 2,657.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.62x = 36,795,814.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,795,814.95/9,232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.41

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