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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.14, 13,848.34 and 2,993.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.14, 13,848.34 and 2,993.70 is: 4,490.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.14 : 13,848.34 = 2,993.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.14/13,848.34 = 2,993.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.14x = 13,848.34 × 2,993.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.14x = 41,457,775.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,457,775.46/9,233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.11

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