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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.04, 13,854.96 and 2,661.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.04, 13,854.96 and 2,661.76 is: 3,993.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.04 : 13,854.96 = 2,661.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.04/13,854.96 = 2,661.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.04x = 13,854.96 × 2,661.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.04x = 36,878,578.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,878,578.33/9,235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.33

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