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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.04, 13,857.96 and 2,663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.04, 13,857.96 and 2,663.76 is: 3,996.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.04 : 13,857.96 = 2,663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.04/13,857.96 = 2,663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.04x = 13,857.96 × 2,663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.04x = 36,914,279.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,914,279.53/9,237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.33

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