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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.19, 13,850.46 and 2,994.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.19, 13,850.46 and 2,994.03 is: 4,491.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.19 : 13,850.46 = 2,994.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.19/13,850.46 = 2,994.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.19x = 13,850.46 × 2,994.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.19x = 41,468,692.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,468,692.75/9,233.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.26

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