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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,236.97, 13,854.24 and 2,573.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,236.97, 13,854.24 and 2,573.91 is: 3,860.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,236.97 : 13,854.24 = 2,573.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,236.97/13,854.24 = 2,573.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,236.97x = 13,854.24 × 2,573.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,236.97x = 35,659,566.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,659,566.88/9,236.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.53

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