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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.16, 13,853.43 and 2,661.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.16, 13,853.43 and 2,661.41 is: 3,992.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.16 : 13,853.43 = 2,661.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.16/13,853.43 = 2,661.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.16x = 13,853.43 × 2,661.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.16x = 36,869,613.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,869,613.84/9,235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.31

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