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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.49, 13,849.75 and 2,659.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.49, 13,849.75 and 2,659.42 is: 3,988.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.49 : 13,849.75 = 2,659.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.49/13,849.75 = 2,659.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.49x = 13,849.75 × 2,659.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.49x = 36,832,302.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,832,302.15/9,233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,988.99

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