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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.19, 13,854.97 and 2,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.19, 13,854.97 and 2,995.20 is: 4,493.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.19 : 13,854.97 = 2,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.19/13,854.97 = 2,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.19x = 13,854.97 × 2,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.19x = 41,498,457.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,498,457.28/9,235.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.51

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