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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.11, 13,855.65 and 2,997.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.11, 13,855.65 and 2,997.11 is: 4,495.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.11 : 13,855.65 = 2,997.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.11/13,855.65 = 2,997.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.11x = 13,855.65 × 2,997.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.11x = 41,526,941.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,526,941.81/9,237.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.67

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