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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.82, 13,852.43 and 2,995.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.82, 13,852.43 and 2,995.89 is: 4,493.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.82 : 13,852.43 = 2,995.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.82/13,852.43 = 2,995.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.82x = 13,852.43 × 2,995.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.82x = 41,500,305.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,500,305.03/9,235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.41

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