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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,234.44, 13,851.94 and 2,994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,234.44, 13,851.94 and 2,994.28 is: 4,491.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,234.44 : 13,851.94 = 2,994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,234.44/13,851.94 = 2,994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,234.44x = 13,851.94 × 2,994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,234.44x = 41,476,586.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,476,586.90/9,234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.51

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