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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,232.92, 13,851.75 and 2,659.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,232.92, 13,851.75 and 2,659.61 is: 3,990.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,232.92 : 13,851.75 = 2,659.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,232.92/13,851.75 = 2,659.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,232.92x = 13,851.75 × 2,659.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,232.92x = 36,840,252.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,840,252.82/9,232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.10

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