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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.40, 13,853.22 and 2,996.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.40, 13,853.22 and 2,996.96 is: 4,494.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.40 : 13,853.22 = 2,996.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.40/13,853.22 = 2,996.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.40x = 13,853.22 × 2,996.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.40x = 41,517,546.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,517,546.21/9,236.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.99

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