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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.62, 13,850.28 and 2,660.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.62, 13,850.28 and 2,660.04 is: 3,989.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.62 : 13,850.28 = 2,660.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.62/13,850.28 = 2,660.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.62x = 13,850.28 × 2,660.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.62x = 36,842,298.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,842,298.81/9,235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.15

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