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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.87, 13,852.36 and 2,995.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.87, 13,852.36 and 2,995.41 is: 4,492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.87 : 13,852.36 = 2,995.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.87/13,852.36 = 2,995.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.87x = 13,852.36 × 2,995.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.87x = 41,493,497.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,493,497.67/9,236.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.16

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