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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.44, 13,853.88 and 2,661.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.44, 13,853.88 and 2,661.48 is: 3,992.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.44 : 13,853.88 = 2,661.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.44/13,853.88 = 2,661.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.44x = 13,853.88 × 2,661.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.44x = 36,871,824.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,871,824.54/9,235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.43

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