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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.47, 13,851.99 and 2,572.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.47, 13,851.99 and 2,572.41 is: 3,858.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.47 : 13,851.99 = 2,572.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.47/13,851.99 = 2,572.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.47x = 13,851.99 × 2,572.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.47x = 35,632,997.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,632,997.60/9,235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.28

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