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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.29, 13,852.37 and 2,996.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.29, 13,852.37 and 2,996.39 is: 4,493.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.29 : 13,852.37 = 2,996.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.29/13,852.37 = 2,996.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.29x = 13,852.37 × 2,996.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.29x = 41,507,128.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,507,128.21/9,237.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.43

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