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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,234.14, 13,849.84 and 2,994.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,234.14, 13,849.84 and 2,994.70 is: 4,491.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,234.14 : 13,849.84 = 2,994.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,234.14/13,849.84 = 2,994.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,234.14x = 13,849.84 × 2,994.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,234.14x = 41,476,115.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,476,115.85/9,234.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.61

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