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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.11, 13,852.73 and 2,995.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.11, 13,852.73 and 2,995.66 is: 4,492.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.11 : 13,852.73 = 2,995.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.11/13,852.73 = 2,995.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.11x = 13,852.73 × 2,995.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.11x = 41,498,069.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,498,069.15/9,237.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.54

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