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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,234.12, 13,850.70 and 2,994.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,234.12, 13,850.70 and 2,994.04 is: 4,490.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,234.12 : 13,850.70 = 2,994.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,234.12/13,850.70 = 2,994.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,234.12x = 13,850.70 × 2,994.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,234.12x = 41,469,549.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,469,549.83/9,234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.90

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