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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.82, 13,854.99 and 2,483.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.82, 13,854.99 and 2,483.50 is: 3,724.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.82 : 13,854.99 = 2,483.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.82/13,854.99 = 2,483.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.82x = 13,854.99 × 2,483.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.82x = 34,408,867.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,408,867.67/9,237.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.78

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