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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.33, 13,848.59 and 2,992.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.33, 13,848.59 and 2,992.53 is: 4,488.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.33 : 13,848.59 = 2,992.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.33/13,848.59 = 2,992.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.33x = 13,848.59 × 2,992.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.33x = 41,442,321.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,442,321.03/9,233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,488.34

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