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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.08, 13,846.74 and 2,657.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.08, 13,846.74 and 2,657.48 is: 3,985.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.08 : 13,846.74 = 2,657.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.08/13,846.74 = 2,657.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.08x = 13,846.74 × 2,657.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.08x = 36,797,434.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,797,434.62/9,233.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.39

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