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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.44, 13,853.36 and 2,995.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.44, 13,853.36 and 2,995.46 is: 4,493.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.44 : 13,853.36 = 2,995.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.44/13,853.36 = 2,995.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.44x = 13,853.36 × 2,995.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.44x = 41,497,185.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,497,185.75/9,235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.25

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