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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.24, 13,845.76 and 2,657.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.24, 13,845.76 and 2,657.89 is: 3,985.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.24 : 13,845.76 = 2,657.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.24/13,845.76 = 2,657.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.24x = 13,845.76 × 2,657.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.24x = 36,800,486.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,800,486.24/9,233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.65

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