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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,235.87, 13,850.86 and 2,994.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,235.87, 13,850.86 and 2,994.41 is: 4,490.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,235.87 : 13,850.86 = 2,994.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,235.87/13,850.86 = 2,994.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,235.87x = 13,850.86 × 2,994.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,235.87x = 41,475,180.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,475,180.83/9,235.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.66

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