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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,234.91, 13,849.46 and 2,993.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,234.91, 13,849.46 and 2,993.59 is: 4,489.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,234.91 : 13,849.46 = 2,993.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,234.91/13,849.46 = 2,993.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,234.91x = 13,849.46 × 2,993.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,234.91x = 41,459,520.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,459,520.75/9,234.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.44

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