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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.14, 13,845.39 and 2,657.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.14, 13,845.39 and 2,657.83 is: 3,985.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.14 : 13,845.39 = 2,657.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.14/13,845.39 = 2,657.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.14x = 13,845.39 × 2,657.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.14x = 36,798,692.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,798,692.90/9,233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.50

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