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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.11, 13,849.73 and 2,993.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.11, 13,849.73 and 2,993.66 is: 4,489.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.11 : 13,849.73 = 2,993.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.11/13,849.73 = 2,993.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.11x = 13,849.73 × 2,993.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.11x = 41,461,378.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,461,378.50/9,235.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.54

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