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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.19, 13,853.46 and 2,996.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.19, 13,853.46 and 2,996.03 is: 4,494.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.19 : 13,853.46 = 2,996.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.19/13,853.46 = 2,996.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.19x = 13,853.46 × 2,996.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.19x = 41,505,381.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,505,381.76/9,235.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.26

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