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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.51, 13,850.35 and 2,994.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.51, 13,850.35 and 2,994.08 is: 4,490.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.51 : 13,850.35 = 2,994.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.51/13,850.35 = 2,994.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.51x = 13,850.35 × 2,994.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.51x = 41,469,055.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,469,055.93/9,235.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.17

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