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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.17, 13,854.94 and 2,995.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.17, 13,854.94 and 2,995.18 is: 4,493.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.17 : 13,854.94 = 2,995.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.17/13,854.94 = 2,995.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.17x = 13,854.94 × 2,995.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.17x = 41,497,997.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,497,997.06/9,235.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.47

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