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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.63, 13,855.88 and 2,662.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.63, 13,855.88 and 2,662.35 is: 3,994.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.63 : 13,855.88 = 2,662.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.63/13,855.88 = 2,662.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.63x = 13,855.88 × 2,662.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.63x = 36,889,202.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,889,202.12/9,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.23

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