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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.23, 13,846.60 and 2,657.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.23, 13,846.60 and 2,657.65 is: 3,985.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.23 : 13,846.60 = 2,657.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.23/13,846.60 = 2,657.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.23x = 13,846.60 × 2,657.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.23x = 36,799,333.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,799,333.97/9,233.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.53

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