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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.66, 13,847.25 and 2,658.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.66, 13,847.25 and 2,658.08 is: 3,986.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.66 : 13,847.25 = 2,658.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.66/13,847.25 = 2,658.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.66x = 13,847.25 × 2,658.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.66x = 36,807,142.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,807,142.87/9,233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.19

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