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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.70, 13,858.98 and 2,664.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.70, 13,858.98 and 2,664.42 is: 3,997.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.70 : 13,858.98 = 2,664.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.70/13,858.98 = 2,664.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.70x = 13,858.98 × 2,664.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.70x = 36,926,143.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,926,143.49/9,237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.33

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