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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.69, 13,855.73 and 2,995.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.69, 13,855.73 and 2,995.72 is: 4,494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.69 : 13,855.73 = 2,995.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.69/13,855.73 = 2,995.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.69x = 13,855.73 × 2,995.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.69x = 41,507,837.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,507,837.86/9,235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.29

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