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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.40, 13,846.96 and 2,991.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.40, 13,846.96 and 2,991.72 is: 4,486.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.40 : 13,846.96 = 2,991.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.40/13,846.96 = 2,991.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.40x = 13,846.96 × 2,991.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.40x = 41,426,227.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,426,227.17/9,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,486.56

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