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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.20, 13,857.98 and 2,997.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.20, 13,857.98 and 2,997.23 is: 4,496.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.20 : 13,857.98 = 2,997.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.20/13,857.98 = 2,997.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.20x = 13,857.98 × 2,997.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.20x = 41,535,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,535,469.12/9,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.55

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