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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.89, 13,856.01 and 2,663.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.89, 13,856.01 and 2,663.58 is: 3,995.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.89 : 13,856.01 = 2,663.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.89/13,856.01 = 2,663.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.89x = 13,856.01 × 2,663.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.89x = 36,906,648.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,906,648.07/9,236.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.57

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