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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,237.86, 13,856.68 and 2,663.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,237.86, 13,856.68 and 2,663.83 is: 3,995.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,237.86 : 13,856.68 = 2,663.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,237.86/13,856.68 = 2,663.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,237.86x = 13,856.68 × 2,663.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,237.86x = 36,911,841.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,911,841.21/9,237.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.71

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