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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,234.94, 13,852.69 and 2,994.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,234.94, 13,852.69 and 2,994.78 is: 4,492.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,234.94 : 13,852.69 = 2,994.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,234.94/13,852.69 = 2,994.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,234.94x = 13,852.69 × 2,994.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,234.94x = 41,485,758.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,485,758.96/9,234.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.26

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