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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,233.79, 13,850.74 and 2,660.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,233.79, 13,850.74 and 2,660.14 is: 3,990.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,233.79 : 13,850.74 = 2,660.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,233.79/13,850.74 = 2,660.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,233.79x = 13,850.74 × 2,660.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,233.79x = 36,844,838.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,844,838.25/9,233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.22

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