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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.45, 13,858.22 and 2,663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.45, 13,858.22 and 2,663.12 is: 3,995.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.45 : 13,858.22 = 2,663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.45/13,858.22 = 2,663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.45x = 13,858.22 × 2,663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.45x = 36,906,144.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,906,144.15/9,237.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.27

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