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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.66, 13,849.98 and 2,659.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.66, 13,849.98 and 2,659.58 is: 3,989.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.66 : 13,849.98 = 2,659.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.66/13,849.98 = 2,659.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.66x = 13,849.98 × 2,659.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.66x = 36,835,060.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,835,060.56/9,233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.22

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